Job Summary:

We are looking for a Vehicle Test Operator to work with our Vehicle Systems Engineering Team to support vehicle testing performed in the workshop, on the test track, and in the field. We are looking for candidates that are ready and excited to take on the many responsibilities associated with leading a high-tech product line. Your success at Motiv will be determined as much by your passion and self-motivation as by your skills and knowledge.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform durability and vehicle performance test cycles in accordance with Motiv test procedures
• Durability test cycles include performing various drive cycles on test tracks, public roads and cycling vehicle components
• 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 testing procedures
• Maintain high quality vehicle data entry into the vehicle test databases and data sheets
• Write daily drive reports detailing observations and issues
• Keep all test vehicles charged and ready to drive

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The successful candidate for this position must have 2+ years experience with testing and validation or similar role, 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.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Basic knowledge of vehicle systems
• Able to work a flexible schedule; Day/night shifts (overtime may be required for this position)
• Approximately 20% travel to other US domestic test sites and offices
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions to perform vehicle test cycles to test procedure
• Capability in following technical instructions to operate test vehicles, charging equipment, basic hand tools and test equipment including data/information recording systems in the vehicles
• Comfortable using MS Office Tools (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint) among other software programs and computers to do your job
• Excellent attention to detail and highly observational
• Willing and able to lift 40 pounds from floor to 48” high
• Support duties would include: transporting test vehicles and equipment to remote test locations, assisting test technicians/engineers during test preparation, and performing vehicle test driving on test tracks and on public roadways
• Experience in automotive repair is a plus but not needed
  
• Experience in driving medium duty trucks is a plus
• Minimum required education is a High school diploma
• BS in Engineering or any college degree is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a plant environment
• Occasional exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals within OSHA and California work environment statutes
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Salary Range:

• $25.00 - $35.00 per hour (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)

This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA.
Candidates only please; no recruiters.

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