**Role & seniority: ** Project Test Driver (entry-level/individual contributor; seniority not specified)

**Location & work type: ** Portland, OR (97223); onsite at customer location; 5 days/week (Mon–Fri), any shift (1st/2nd/3rd). Saturdays may be added later.

**Stack/tools (relevant): **

Manual + automatic vehicle operation
Automotive systems evaluation (pre-production/prototype test vehicles)
Learning to operate vehicle tech (e.g., GPS/navigation, infotainment)
DOT physical, drug screen, and driving test required
Top 3 responsibilities:
1. Drive and evaluate pre-production/prototype test vehicles during an upcoming test project
2. Assess vehicle systems and document findings verbally and in writing
3. Maintain safe driving practices and follow test/safety requirements at the customer site
Must-have skills:
- 5+ years licensed driving experience
- Valid Oregon driver’s license
- Ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions
- Lift 25+ lbs
- High school graduate/equivalent
- Pass DOT physical, drug screen, and driving test
Nice-to-haves:
- Strong technical/mechanical aptitude; automotive troubleshooting familiarity
- Knowledge of automotive trends (e.g., hybrids, alternative fuel, fuel cell)
- Ability to learn new vehicle features quickly (GPS/navigation/infotainment)
- High attention to detail and good commun

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Job DetailsJob Location: Portland, OR - Portland, OR 97223Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 HourlyKett Engineering is looking for project Test Drivers to work with us at our customer location in Portland, OR! Successful candidates will drive and evaluate pre-production and prototype test vehicles for an upcoming test project. We are looking for good, dependable, and safe drivers to evaluate vehicles and their systems. Drivers must be able to work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Strong technical and mechanical knowledge preferred. If you are a detail oriented safe driver and a vehicle enthusiast, this is the perfect position for you. Shift hours: 1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm 3rd Shift: 10:00pm to 6:00 am Qualifications Requirements: · Minimum five years licensed driving experience · Available to work 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Saturdays might be implanted in future testing · Must be available to work any shift · Must possess current Oregon Drivers License · Must be able to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles well · Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds · High school graduate or equivalent required · All candidates will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and driving test Additional desired qualifications: . Strong technical and mechanical aptitude highly preferred · Familiar with current trends in automotive industry including alternative fuel vehicles; Hybrids, fuel cell etc. · Ability to learn and operate new vehicle features (Ex: GPS, Navigation, Infotainment systems, etc...) · Attention to detail with the ability to communicate finding both verbally and in writing · Able to contribute to a team environment Qualifications

Test Driver - Portland

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