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Alex Lam

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Technically skilled and hard-working team player with 25+ years of mechanical experience in gasoline and diesel vehicles.


Technical professional with background in system maintenance and repair, ready to contribute to dynamic team. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and deliver reliable results. Highly skilled in technical diagnostics and collaborative problem-solving.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technician S3

Tesla Motors
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Diagnose / repair electric vehicle power pack.
  • Diagnose / replace air conditioning and coolant system.
  • Diagnose / replace suspension system components like shocks, struts, control arms.
  • Perform road test with guest to address concern.

Mechanic Associates IV

Carmax Superstore
07.2019 - 04.2024
  • Perform vehicle inspection and diagnose on all makes and models.
  • Diagnose no start condition, charging system issue, heating and air conditioning concern.
  • Diagnose / repair check engine lights, ABS system, and air bag system.
  • Diagnose / repair hydraulic brake systems, hoses and fittings to proper specification.
  • Diagnose / replace rear and front differential assemblies, engine and transmission.

Repair Technician 1

AAA automotive repair center
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Overhaul, diagnose and repair gasoline engines.
  • Diagnose and repair complex electrical systems in gasoline and diesel vehicles
  • Skillful in using shop repair programs like Alldata & Identifix
  • Diagnose & repair manual transmission, clutches and automatic transmission.

Automotive Technician

Kniesel Auto Service
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Journeyman level experience with minimal supervision in repairs and service of all makes and models.
  • Diagnose, maintain, repair gas and diesel cars and trucks
  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems, steering, ignition systems.
  • Diagnose and repair no start condition, faulty charging system, and overheating concern.

Automotive Technician

Brashers Sacramento Auto Auction
03.2010 - 05.2015
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic brake system, hydraulic system and related components.
  • Diagnose and repair clutch system, engine, differentials, manual and automatic transmission.
  • Diagnose and repair non-vehicular equipment like lawnmower, gas & electrical blower, and weed eater.
  • Diagnose and repair forklift

Automotive Technician

Folsom Lake Ford
04.2006 - 02.2010
  • Perform and familiarize with 30k, 60k, 90k mile factory schedule maintenance.
  • Perform factory safety recalls.
  • Wheel and tire replacement and balancing.
  • Install electronics stereo and GPS.
  • Perform all services utilizing special flush equipment.

Technician / Foreman

Rick's Auto Repair
12.2000 - 03.2006
  • Overlook and maintain shop while training 2 other technicians.
  • Provide customer service, generate work order, and transactions.
  • Order, inventorize, and stock parts.
  • Open and closed shop.

Education

Business Management -

California State University of Sacramento
06.2001

Automotive Mechanics Technology - undefined

Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Troubleshooting

Certification

  • ASE: A1 Engine Repair, A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles, A4 Suspension and Steering, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A7 Heating and Air Conditioning, A8 Engine Performance (2000-2005)
  • ASE: A4 Suspension and Steering, G1 Maint & Lt Repair (March 2017)
  • Mainstream Engineering Corporation: MVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Section 609. Certification # 932867CC657108C60 (November 2015)

Languages

Vietnamese
Full Professional

Timeline

Technician S3

Tesla Motors
08.2024 - 02.2025

Mechanic Associates IV

Carmax Superstore
07.2019 - 04.2024

Repair Technician 1

AAA automotive repair center
12.2017 - 05.2019

Automotive Technician

Kniesel Auto Service
06.2015 - 11.2017

Automotive Technician

Brashers Sacramento Auto Auction
03.2010 - 05.2015

Automotive Technician

Folsom Lake Ford
04.2006 - 02.2010

Technician / Foreman

Rick's Auto Repair
12.2000 - 03.2006

Automotive Mechanics Technology - undefined

Cosumnes River College

Business Management -

California State University of Sacramento