Vehicle Test Driver — Forest Lake, MN

Job overview

The Vehicle Test Driver works onsite in Forest Lake, MN. Compensation is not specified. Applus+ IDIADA provides automotive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services, supporting the development of safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. The driver gathers vehicle data to customer specifications and records observations through a data-acquisition system. The role supports automotive testing by following defined routes, documenting findings, and operating vehicles safely across varied terrain and weather conditions.

What you'll do

• Drive vehicles on customer-defined routes and across varied terrain and weather
• inspect vehicles before and after shifts
• operate data-acquisition systems
• follow project-manager instructions and traffic regulations
• report daily and as requested
• maintain confidential documentation
• tag objects, obstacles, and anomalies identified during data collection.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vehicle test driver

driver operator

automotive testing

vehicle data collection

data acquisition

adas preferred

forest lake mn

applus idiada

driving safety

high school diploma

extended hours

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Project is expected to last four to five months, with consecutive projects possible. Requires a high school diploma, five years of licensed driving experience, a current driver’s license, and a clean driving record for at least three years; ADAS experience is preferred. Schedule may include extended hours and weekends.

About the employer

Applus IDIADA is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.