Professional Test Driver (EU)

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.

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

Requirements

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