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Subjective Test Driver

Smithers

icon Pearsall, TX, US, 78061

iconFull Time

icon9 October 2025

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SUMMARY:  Accountable for the following responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Schedules, coordinates and executes the following for our customers:
   o Subjective Evaluation (Primary):
      • Noise and ride
      • Wet and dry handling
      • Off-road
      • Hydroplaning
      • Other specialized testing by request
   o Objective Evaluation (Secondary):
      • Pass by noise
      • Objective NVH measurement
      • Vehicle braking
      • Traction trailer testing and support
   o Engineering support including new test development
• Ability to prioritize and manage time and resources effectively and in collaboration with engineering staff.
• Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology and standardized methods.
• Provides quality data on time with a high level of customer service to meet product development deadlines.
• Coordinates and participates in product demonstrations to tire dealers and the media.
• Communicates with customers to understand their needs and convey results.
• Reports results in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Maintains driver certification and provides training to others.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% to 20% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in science required, engineering preferred.
• Automotive industry experience required.
• Five (5) or more years of performance driving and tire testing/evaluation experience required.
• Understanding of automotive functions and vehicle dynamics relative to tire test performance.
• Knowledge of data acquisition and vehicle instrumentation required.
• Knowledge of standard tire evaluation techniques and ratings including terminology.
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