Christopher Moore
Engineering technician
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Engineering Technician with a strong background in equipment maintenance, engineering design, and fabrication. Skilled in root-cause analysis, developing testing equipment and protocols, contributing to improved production processes and team performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Tesla motors battery abuse R&D Labratory
Fremont, California
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed one of 3 bay area testing sites
- Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
- Provided training on proper operation of machinery used in the production process.
- Assisted in the design, development and implementation of new engineering projects.
- Conducted research to develop and improve engineering processes and products.
- Conducted battery testing to evaluate performance under extreme conditions.
- Assisted engineers in developing testing equipment, protocols and safety procedures.
- Maintained lab equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test outcomes.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Evaluated engineering proposals and drawings to assess feasibility and conformance with sound mechanical engineering practices.
- Collaborated with engineers to design and build test fixtures and machines.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Tesla motors model 3/S/X/Y production lines
Fremont, California
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Led maintenance operations on production line equipment.
- Coordinated repairs for critical systems in assembly processes.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and standard procedures.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot production challenges.
- Ordered necessary parts for repairs and installations.
- Oversaw technicians and delegated duties.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks, and supervised work.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies required for maintenance operations.
- Recorded job details and work completed in work orders.
- Trained staff on proper use of tools and equipment related to maintenance work.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems within mechanical systems.
- Weld repairs on machinery, structures and other equipment using arc welders, tig welders, and acetylene torches.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
Education
A&P License - Aeronautical Engineering
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics
Oakland, CA04-2002
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting
- Engineering design and testing protocols
- Safety procedures and production flow
- Root-cause analysis and CAD modeling
- Precision measurement tools and assembly drawings
- Complex problem-solving strategies
- Industrial control wiring and robotics programming
- Welding techniques: MIG, TIG, stick, soldering
- Machining operations: lathe, mill, hand tools all other standard fabrication shop equipment
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Tesla motors battery abuse R&D Labratory
11.2021 - 02.2025
Lead Maintenance Technician
Tesla motors model 3/S/X/Y production lines
10.2014 - 11.2021
A&P License - Aeronautical Engineering
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics