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Cesar Ruiz

Cesar Ruiz

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dynamic Engineer Technician with a proven track record, skilled in troubleshooting and process improvement. Adept at utilizing MS Excel for data analysis and fostering team collaboration. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction. Bilingual and a quick learner, committed to excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer Technician

Tesla
Fremont, CA
02.2025 - Current

  • Configured and modify instruments to fulfill operational requirements.
  • Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Fabricated parts as required by engineering designs or blueprints.
  • Reviewed customer feedback regarding product performance issues.
  • Assisted engineers in the testing and evaluation of mechanical components.
  • Troubleshot electrical problems using schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
  • Repaired malfunctioning equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Documented all repairs, modifications, and installations made on equipment.
  • Created and filled out Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Troubleshot problems with software programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel.
  • Created spreadsheets using MS Excel to track program performance metrics.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

R&D Engineer Technician

Levita Magnetics
Mountain View, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023

• Improve robot functionality.

• Develop better equipment.

• Troubleshoot system.

• Work hand to hand with investors.

  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service to customers.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Cleaned, maintained and properly stocked company vehicle to prepare for required duties.
  • Managed workflow and productivity of lower-level technicians to keep projects on task.
  • Inspected and validated repairs before delivery.
  • Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.

Chemical Material Engineer

PARC-Xerox
Palo Alto, CA
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Tested materials, analyzed data and generated reports to provide information to product development teams
  • Selected and documented materials and processes to meet design requirements
  • Supported manufacturing operations in daily analysis of test results
  • Defined, planned and implemented materials and process investigations
  • Reviewed engineering drawings and specified appropriate materials to meet design requirements
  • Identified and recommended methods to improve efficiency of material flow, inventory and storage
  • Identified corrective actions to design guidelines to improve product quality
  • Collected and prepared samples for third-party testing, obtained and evaluated results and made forward-thinking choices about materials options.

Electromechanical Technician

L3 harris technology
San Leandro, CA
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment
  • Operated pressure pumps according to manufacturer specifications and safety rules
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports
  • Cleaned, repaired and installed tank equipment, such as gaskets and internal and external valves
  • Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity
  • Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs
  • Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired external and internal equipment on tanks, including valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets
  • Set and installed vessels and exchangers
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

R&D Technician

Boston Scientific
San Jose, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders for new products
  • Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties
  • Checked documents for proper formatting, grammar and spelling
  • Entered data in software and hard copy to keep records of test methods and data information for engineering purposes
  • Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels and shipped outgoing items for teams
  • Provided clerical support to all team members to improve office efficiency and enhance productivity
  • Trained to perform and document quality inspections and audits for lab testing
  • Conducted analysis to address issues which led to positive or negative incomes
  • Cross-trained on different tests, responsibilities to handle additional duties during peak periods
  • Documented new updates to management on renewal progress, at-risk renewals and renewals forecast
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and other specifications to fully understand project expectations
  • Documented inspection information and compiled data into reports for dissemination to management
  • Used software system to document job tasks and duties for traceability and transparency
  • Comprehended new content functionality through research And testing
  • Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and production teams at all levels
  • Maintained clean and sanitary work area to keep laboratory organized and conducive to studies
  • Safely used abrasion testers, laboratory balances and laser equipment in various settings, including scales and microsopes
  • Assisted with research into new product designs and production strategies
  • Researched variety of materials used in production of diverse products and identified best options for each project
  • Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
  • Provided administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.

R&D Technician

Fetchrobotics
San Jose, Ca
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them
  • Maintained inventory for central warehouse of tools and supplies
  • Build robots and trouble shoot
  • Build computers, program MfC's,Mainboards, and mother boards
  • Name and update software into components
  • Wire and calibrate parts with sop
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
  • Provided onsite training
  • Test wheel base motor, main boards, sick lasers, MCB's, Dual camera
  • Run rumble test on robot
  • Run Burn out test on robot
  • Calibrate sick laser, Dual camera
  • Wrote technical reports on test and analysis results and facilitated presentations to stakeholders
  • Analyzed and interpreted test data and prepared technical reports
  • Collaborated with end users and QA testers to determine requirements
  • Helped initiate more organized procedure to increase manufacturing productivity
  • Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties
  • Identified and implemented most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems
  • Performed laboratory testing on collected samples from variety of materials to evaluate issues
  • Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.

Mechanical Technician

Miasole
Santa Clara, CA
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Operated pressure pumps according to manufacturer specifications and safety rules
  • Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment
  • Cleaned, repaired and installed tank equipment, such as gaskets and internal and external valves
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns
  • Vacuum test chambers to verify any leaks
  • Follow SOP and confirm BOM for build.

Mechanical Technician R&D

Tesla
Fremont, CA
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects on tesla automobile
  • Mount and dismount main battery of vehicles
  • Take off rotors and whole rear end for shipping
  • Work with hoist forklifts and palletjacks
  • Work with high torque tools
  • Build of a BOM and schematic
  • Work with oracle software for updates redlined or information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Willowglen Highschool San Jose
01.2013

Skills

  • Power point
  • Microsoft
  • MS Excel
  • Drawio
  • Solid works
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Quality Control
  • Power point
  • Issue Resolution
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Assembled Parts and Fabrication
  • Bilingual
  • Programming
  • Auditing procedures
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Quick learner
  • Process improvement
  • Complex problem-solver
  • Data compilation
  • Hand and machine tools
  • Team collaboration
  • Process research
  • Data quality control
  • Recordkeeping accuracy
  • Root cause support
  • Cycle count programs
  • Procedural design
  • Research and analysis

Timeline

Engineer Technician

Tesla
02.2025 - Current

R&D Engineer Technician

Levita Magnetics
09.2022 - 06.2023

Chemical Material Engineer

PARC-Xerox
10.2021 - 09.2022

Electromechanical Technician

L3 harris technology
02.2020 - 09.2020

R&D Technician

Boston Scientific
01.2018 - 12.2019

R&D Technician

Fetchrobotics
02.2017 - 01.2018

Mechanical Technician

Miasole
03.2015 - 02.2016

Mechanical Technician R&D

Tesla
03.2013 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

Willowglen Highschool San Jose