Vehicle Test Driver - Chicago, IL

Driver Operator

Applus IDIADA is 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 a pre-defined routes through various terrain and weather conditions.

• Perform predatory 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.

Duration – TBD, but must be flexible and willing to be on the road for 1-2 weeks at a time. This project is expected to last 4-5 months with consecutive projects thereafter.

(Note: These tasks are not intended to be all-inclusive. You may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company)