Carina Perez
Reno,NV
Summary
Hands-on engineering and production leadership professional with progressive experience at Tesla supporting lithium battery prototype builds, process validation, and high-volume manufacturing. Precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and developing technical training. Proven ability to coordinate teams, improve safety and quality metrics, and drive reliable, efficient workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
NPI ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Tesla
Sparks, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Built and tested lithium battery prototype packs.
- Partnered with design engineers to verify specification tolerances and safety requirements.
- Supported cost-saving efforts in battery pack work through process analysis.
- Performed precise dimensional measurements using calipers, micrometers, and layout tools to verify engineering specifications and tolerances.
- Read blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, CAD, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed MI content for team training sessions to strengthen knowledge sharing.
PRODUCTION LEAD
Tesla
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported daily production operations to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and goal attainment.
- Helped develop plans to improve safety, lower costs, and raise quality, FPY, and LHPU.
- Assisted with workforce scheduling and headcount changes based on operational needs to improve resource use.
- Resolved equipment failures and production problems quickly to limit downtime.
- Tracked hourly production targets and shared status updates.
- Trained over 30 associates in one shift to strengthen team skills.
- Partnered with quality engineering and manufacturing teams to improve workflow efficiency.
NCM Technician
Tesla
04.2021 - 07.2023
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Tesla
02.2018 - 04.2021
Education
High School diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres
Mexico06-2014
Skills
- Battery pack testing
- Prototype development
- Manufacturing process development
- Equipment and process validation
- Troubleshooting diagnostics
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis tools
- Technical leadership
- Team leadership development
- Adaptability and critical thinking
- Leadership development
- MOS, Ignition, Microsoft Office programs
Certification
- OSHA 10
Timeline
NPI ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Tesla
09.2024 - Current
PRODUCTION LEAD
Tesla
07.2022 - 10.2024
NCM Technician
Tesla
04.2021 - 07.2023
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Tesla
02.2018 - 04.2021
High School diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres