Vehicle Durability Test Driver

Job Description

The Role

This position will work as a member of Tesla's Vehicle Test Engineering Team to support vehicle testing performed in the workshop, on the test track, and in the field.

The primary goal of this role is to conduct vehicle durability test cycles in accordance with Tesla test procedures at our in-house testing facility evaluating vehicle quality and performance during testing.

The successful candidate for this position must have a clean driving record, a general understanding of automotive technology or interest in it, and the flexibility to work in a dynamic & fast paced work environment.

Responsibilities (What You'll Do):



* Perform durability and vehicle performance test cycles in accordance with Tesla test procedures.

Durability test cycles include performing various drive cycles on test tracks, public roads and cycling vehicle components (doors, seat ingress/egress, windows, steering, seats, switches, etc.)


* Continuously operate the vehicle in our in-house test track while following set test procedures


* Your primary goal is to evaluate vehicle performance & quality during test cycles while maintaining outstanding communication and documentation


* Assist technicians and engineers to duplicate vehicle behaviors observed during vehicle testing


* Perform basic pre-drive vehicle safety check (fluids, tire pressure, tire tread condition, etc.)


* Operate data collection equipment following test team procedures


* Maintain high quality vehicle data entry into the vehicle test databases and data sheets.


* Support periodic workshop organization and operations

Requirements (What You'll bring):



* Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.


* Flexible work schedule with ability to work night's and/or days and long hours and weekends when required


* Ability to follow written and oral instructions to perform vehicle test cycles based on test procedure


* Ability to cycle vehicle parts in an efficient manner (doors, windows, steering, ingress/egress, cycle switches, etc.)


* Ability to follow and interest in following technical instructions to operate test vehicles, charging equipment, basic hand tools and test equipment including data/information recording systems in the vehicles.


* Very comfortable using MS Office Tools (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint) among other software programs and computers to accomplish objective


* Willingness to get certified to operate but not limited to a forklift, E-cart, etc.


* Connect and build constructive relationships in a team-based environment


* Ability to collaborate and build lasting positive relationships that help achieve Tesla's goals


* Willing and able to lift 50 pounds from floor to 48" high

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