Test Driver

Title: Test Driver
Position Description:
FEV Inc. is searching for a professional Test Driver to perform designed track tests conducting prescribed known and unknown deficiencies during testing of intended vehicle failures. Additionally, will make observations of vehicle performance, ride, quality, and component failures. Records observations in logs or electronic data systems as requested. Works under the general direction of the Project Manager and/or receive direction from customer (where applicable).
Job Responsibilities:

• Track specific vehicle maneuvers identified by the Vehicle Test Engineer while capturing test data.
• Verify the maneuvers were conducted properly, accurate data was captured, and provide feedback comparing system performance against requirements.
• Follow instructions according to pre-determined routes/instructions.
• Provide a written summary to include the vehicle driven, number miles driven, hours driven, and project number supported at a minimum for each test drive (when applicable).
• Support the Vehicle Test Technician team with troubleshooting data logging, maneuver, and testing issues.

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate. A valid Driver's License (Chauffer's Preferred, but not required).
• Must be able to safely maneuver and operate all types of motor vehicles (EV, ADAS, MANUAL).
• Must have the physical and mental dexterity to handle all driving within proving grounds environment.
• Coordination of normal mental dexterity and visual attention. Must have good vision, hearing and motor skills.
• Requires mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time in conditions that could include temperature extremes and wet conditions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate good team skills, and the ability to work with and learn from others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• A clean motor vehicle driving record is necessary.
• Must complete customer specific driver/data logging evaluation.
• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free and successfully pass drug screening prior to employment.
• Prolonged routine sitting for 2 or more hours with the requirement to lift at least 25 lbs

Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 5-10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Company Overview:
FEV is a globally leading engineering and digital mobility company. Together with our customers, we are shaping the future of the mobility sector for carbon-neutral and efficient, connected, and safe transportation. Through our in-depth expertise we provide customers and society with cutting-edge solutions for the highest value of mobility and the most advanced Transport experience from A to B. Our expertise includes intelligent software and sustainable propulsion system development, as well as full vehicle engineering. Additionally, our range of services includes sophisticated systems engineering, cyber physical system development, software- and E/E-integration for software defined vehicles with highly automated and safe driving functionalities as well as vehicle integration. FEV's engineering capabilities span the entire mobility ecosystem including all on-road applications as well as rail, marine, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial applications. Additionally, we transfer our elaborate know-how and innovations to adjacent markets, such as the energy sector, to deliver best-in-class industry solutions.
The FEV Group currently employs 6,300 highly qualified specialists in customer-oriented development centers at more than 40 locations on five continents.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, FEV North America, Inc. employs more than 450 highly skilled specialists. For more about FEV please visit our website at www.fev.com
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