Vehicle Test Driver - Marietta, GA
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting clients in product development through design, engineering, testing, and homologation services. With a team of over 3000 professionals from 22 countries and a presence in 25 countries, we provide customized, added-value solutions. We offer career development opportunities in a leading automotive engineering company, focusing on innovation to shape the future of mobility with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
About the role
The Driver Operator will gather data to customer specifications across North America and document observations through our Data Acquisition system. This role involves driving and operating vehicles on predefined routes, managing data acquisition, and supporting test execution in an outdoor environment. The project is expected to last 6 months with potential consecutive projects, based in Marietta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Carry out various driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications.
- Drive and operate vehicles across predefined routes through various terrain and weather conditions.
- Perform predatory activities before shifts, including vehicle inspections before and after completion.
- Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
- Drive vehicles safely and in compliance with traffic regulations.
- Follow instructions provided by the project manager.
- Perform reporting activities daily and as required by the program manager.
- Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality.
- Support data acquisition and implement proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies.
Requirements
- High School diploma.
- 5 years of licensed driving experience.
- Current Driver’s License and a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
- Experience working with ADAS features highly preferred.
- Physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
- Flexible schedule with ability to work extended hours and weekends.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and drive passenger vehicles up to 8 hours a day.
Schedule
Monday to Sunday.