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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

Strong low voltage electrical diagnosis skills

Excellent mechanical skills

Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines

Certified Driver's Assistance Master Technician

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