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Chris Panlilio

Technician, Electric Vehicle Specialist
Hayward,CA

Summary

Self-motivated and proactive technician that is passionate about Electric Vehicles. Very strong understanding of EVs and electrical diagnostic theories with over 10+ years in management and automotive experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Crash Safety Technician

Lucid Motors
Newark, CA
12.2021 - Current

-Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine(CMM, FARO)

-Experience with finding exact points in a vehicle with accuracy in microns

-Crashed prototypes that cost close to one million dollars, which required excellence in any repairs and extreme attention to detail

-Assisted with test dummy testing and instrumentation set up

-Worked closely with Prototype and integration teams. Directly worked with CAD and CAE teams.

-Complete rebuilds of crash vehicles, including Front Subframes, Drive Units, Crash Cans etc.

-Performed retrofits with prototype parts, as well as creating instructions for installation for changes at the production level

-Installed High Voltage break-outs and perform isolation tests

-Logged RCM electrical signals with an oscilloscope

-Experience with Test Machines including Launchers and gantries

-Performed low voltage diagnostics on several subsystems

-Detailed documentation for legal certifications for IIHS and Euro NCAP

-Created several break-out harnesses for isolated component control or electrical inspections

-Supported Full Frontal crash tests, Offset Barrier tests, Sled Testing, component level testing, Pedestrian Protection Testing etc.


Lead Techniain/Foreman

Tesla
Burlingame, CA
12.2017 - 12.2021

-Diagnosed the most complicated issues in all the subsystems of the vehicle; including HV and Low Voltage diagnosis, Driver assistance, Safety restraints, Infotainment diagnostics, etc

-Low Voltage Diagnosis included CAN, LIN, HVIL

-Low Voltage Diagnosis included Isolation loss(internal and external to battery pack), Pre-charge, HVIL, and

-Lead Diagnostic technician of the Burlingame Service Center

-Lead Remote Diagnosis Specialist of the entire NorCal region, would also advise Service Centers nationwide on shutdown cars and provided detailed repair plans

-Achieved most improved Service Center nationwide one month into Shop Foreman role, received cash bonus for entire Service Center

-Attended the very first pilot START program; 3 month course going over HV architecture, diagnostic theories, received all Service Certificates, and performed full tear downs of all Tesla models

-One of the few technicians certified to replace High Voltage contactors and work inside of a battery pack

-Expert in review Car Logged signals and graphs. Including Infotainment logs

-Highest ranked Service Center in the region every single month as Shop Foreman

-Lead entire region in most efficient in diagnosis

-Expert in fault tree and branch termination analysis

-First Certified Driver's Assistance Master Technician

Store Manager

Firestone
Hayward, CA
04.2014 - 12.2017

-Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

-Led entire region for customer satisfaction during the entire time as Store Manager

-Trained entry level Technicians and Service Advisors to become high prospect candidates for several high-end dealership

-Performed diagnosis on several subsystems with ICE cars

-Ensured safety and security of workplace, inventory control, and Hazmat management

-Store and employees' management, ability to multitask at an extremely high pace automotive shop

-Top Selling teammate; awared Top 5 out of 2,200 employees nationwide


General Manager

Mountain Mike's
Dublin, CA
07.2009 - 09.2017

-Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-term planning.

-Recruited, trained and managed a team of 20+ employees

-Solely in-charge of Payroll and Bank Deposits

-Managed facility and supplies to ensure food safety, cash handling, and operational policies are followed.


Education

Certified in Applied Automotive - Applied Automotive

WyoTech Automotive
Fremont, CA
01.2010 - 05.2013

Skills

    High Voltage and EV Diagnosis Expert

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Timeline

Crash Safety Technician

Lucid Motors
12.2021 - Current

Lead Techniain/Foreman

Tesla
12.2017 - 12.2021

Store Manager

Firestone
04.2014 - 12.2017

Certified in Applied Automotive - Applied Automotive

WyoTech Automotive
01.2010 - 05.2013

General Manager

Mountain Mike's
07.2009 - 09.2017
Chris PanlilioTechnician, Electric Vehicle Specialist