As part of our newly approved Global OrgChart, we are looking for 2 experienced
Professional Test Drivers
to join the CTF EU team. This role plays a critical part in evaluating vehicle and bus performance, ensuring product readiness, and supporting quality validation activities.

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  Inspect and verify the condition of vehicles/buses and attached materials using standard checklists before and after each shift
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  Drive test vehicles/buses to evaluate performance, competitiveness, and customer readiness
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  Achieve target mileage per testing standards and project gate requirements
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  Simulate real customer usage scenarios based on market insights and real-world driving conditions
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  Prepare detailed evaluation reports and document identified issues
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  Identify engineering-related issues, capture logs, and collect relevant test data
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  Perform basic vehicle/bus preparation (software updates, configurations, health checks)
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  Conduct competitor bench-marking and performance comparison
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  Support team operations between driving cycles
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  Perform light maintenance and minor repairs when required

Requirements

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  Valid EU driving license (Category D required)
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  Work
  location:
  Frankfurt – Offenbach am Main, Germany
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  Minimum 5 years of professional on-road test driving experience across multiple OEMs (including bus OEMs)
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  Technical College graduate or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechanics, Electrical, or related fields
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  Clean driving record with advanced and defensive driving skills
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  Strong understanding of customer behavior, market expectations, and vehicle competitiveness
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  Excellent analytical, reporting, presentation, and problem-solving skills
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  Flexible to work various shifts and eager to learn new skills
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  Experience with Data Acquisition Systems is a strong plus