Vehicle Test Operator - Austin TX

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin, TX - Austin, TX 78752-1336Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 HourlyCompany 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.

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