Vehicle Test Operator - Austin TX

Company Overview

Kett Engineering is a well-established company with over 60 years of experience, specializing in automotive testing and development. Our team supports leading automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers by managing and staffing durability test programs across various testing facilities worldwide.

Overview

Kett Engineering's client is looking for 10+ Vehicle Operators for an autonomous vehicle data collection project.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating, driving, troubleshooting and evaluating client's prototype test vehicles and documenting product development feedback to our engineers. This takes the form of operating test vehicles statically, driving on public roads, or private test facilities, conducting safety inspections and performing specialized test procedures.

Anticipated Shifts:

1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

2nd shift: 5:00pm - 1:30am

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate test vehicles in a wide range of testing conditions up to 8 hours/day
• Perform vehicle prep work, including basic vehicle inspections and diagnostics before and after driving
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Collect data via data acquisition systems
• Complete clear, concise and detailed post drive reports and online tickets, working with and escalating to engineers as necessary
• Assist with training of new vehicle operators
• Additional work and tasks as needed by the team

Qualifications:

• Prior professional automotive driving or autonomous vehicle experience
• Self-motivated, organized and demonstrate good judgement in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Attention to detail and able to describe events quickly and concisely
• Good command of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in using a smartphone, laptop and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to drive safely in all conditions and alone or with a partner for 6-8 hrs. a day
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) background check and onsite road test examination

Bonus

• Experience with Jira
• Experience driving 16 ft or larger vehicles

Join us as a Vehicle Test Operator to be at the forefront of automotive innovation! Your expertise will help shape the future of vehicle safety and performance while working in a collaborative environment committed to excellence.

Work Location: In person