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In your role as a contract Endurance Boat Driver, you will be out on the water recording events throughout the day on how well Mercury Marine engines are performing. During the development of marine engines and products, durability and endurance testing must be performed to create test data that aids in validating the intended performance of the product.
Job Responsibility:
Operate watercraft in accordance with engineering test procedures
Evaluate the total functionality of the propulsion system from a perspective of: Performance
Noise, Vibration and Harshness
Driveability
Human/Machine Interface
Graphical User Interface
Ergonomic Interface
Record technical observations in logs, and/or electronic data storage/collection systems as requested for our marine engines and related products
Maintenance of facility, grounds, and all test equipment including routine cleaning duties
Provide detailed and concise verbal and written communication
Perform all work in accordance with site safety policies and participate in safety meetings
Requirements:
Must be a self-starting, quick learning, and independent individual with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic
Ability to drive a multitude of boats at various, potentially high, speeds in varying and sometimes harsh Florida water/weather conditions for a sustained period of time
Must have a technical mind set and basic understanding of how internal combustion engines and marine propulsion systems work
Ability to technically record/write observations made during tests
Basic knowledge of computer data entry and data collection systems
Thorough knowledge of US Coast Guard Boating laws
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
High School diploma or GED
Proven experience in the safe operation of watercraft products
Current and valid driver's license
What we offer:
Works a four day work week to give you a work/life balance