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Job Title: Vehicle Test Driver Shift: Monday-Friday -- 4am - 12pm, 12pm - 8pm, 8pm - 4am ... Client Feedback: - Provide feedback on vehicle performance, ride quality, handling, and other ...

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Newark, CA · On-site

$23.25/hr

Vehicle Test Driver Shift: Monday-Friday -- 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 4am - 12pm, 12pm - 8pm, 8pm - 4am ... Client Feedback: - Provide feedback on vehicle performance, ride quality, handling, and other ...

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Test Driver Job Responsibilities: * Operate project vehicles on public roads following planned ... performance and safety. While providing the best results for our customers and fostering ...

Vehicle Test Driver Shift: Monday-Friday -- 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 4am - 12pm, 12pm - 8pm, 8pm - 4am ... Client Feedback: - Provide feedback on vehicle performance, ride quality, handling, and other ...

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Development Engineer - Performance Test Driver

San Angelo, TX • On-site


Goodyear
Retail • 10K+ employees

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 384 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

492nd of 545 rated manufacturers

Respectful managers


Full-time

Re-posted 13 hours ago


Job description

Goodyear is seeking a Development Engineer - Performance Test Driver to join our San Angelo Proving Grounds team. In this role, you'll support on-vehicle testing for tire development programs designed by Goodyear's North American Innovation Center. This is not ordinary driving or a traditional desk engineering position; you'll spend much of your time behind the wheel of passenger cars and light trucks. You'll safely execute test maneuvers that help advance Goodyear's future tire technologies.
We're looking for someone with a passion for driving, technical curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn alongside a global team of experienced test drivers.

Why This Role Matters

  • Generates critical feedback on tire performance by spending much of the time behind the wheel of passenger car and/or light truck platforms.

  • Safely executes subjective and objective test maneuvers to expand and lead Goodyear's future tire technology development.

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate andevaluatetire performance tests (such as wet and dry handling, tirenoiseandride comfort) on passenger and light truck vehicles.

  • Effectivelycommunicatetireperformance(such asgrip,vehiclebalance,NVH- noise,vibration&harshness)totechnicalteamsandrequisitestakeholders.

  • Safelyoperatea variety of test vehiclesin accordance withestablished procedures.

  • Work on engineering projects to improve safety,qualityand testingefficiency.

  • Be a forward-facing member of our team that interacts with customers at product demonstrations and media events.

  • Provide quality dataontime to meet productdevelopment deadlines.

  • Maintain the highest standards of safety through sound judgment and situational awareness whileremainingopen to coaching, instruction, and feedback to support continuous development.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

  • Two or more years of progressive experience in mechanical or automotive engineering, with a focus on vehicle dynamics and control systems.

  • Practical experience in signal processing, advanced instrumentation, and senior-level installation or technical implementation.

  • Performance or Professional driving experience is preferred.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate


If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.


Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.



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