Vehicle Test Driver - Chicago, IL

About the role

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting clients in product development activities through design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a team of more than 3,000 professionals from over 22 countries, with an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries. We are seeking Driver Operators to join our team. The ideal candidate is technically adept and possesses general knowledge of the automotive industry and its products. The driver would be responsible for gathering data to customer specifications across North America, and documenting observations in a clear and detailed manner through our Data Acquisition system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications
• Drive and operate vehicles across pre-defined routes through various terrain and weather conditions
• Perform preparatory activities before shift, including but not limited to inspection of the vehicle before and after shift completion
• Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval
• Drive vehicles in a safe manner and following traffic regulations
• Follow instructions provided by project manager
• Perform reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager
• Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality
• Support the acquisition of data and implement proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies found during data acquisition

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 5 years of licensed driving experience
• Must have current Driver's License and a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years
• Experience working with ADAS features highly preferred
• Must be physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours and weekends
• Meet all workplace health and safety requirements and practices
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to drive passenger vehicles up to 8 hours a day

Schedule

• Monday to Sunday
• Morning shift: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Second shift: 2:30 pm - 11:30 pm