David Vital
Montebello,CA
Summary
Senior Engineering Technician with 10+ years of experience supporting electrical hardware development, validation, and system integration across EV, automotive, LiDAR, and UAV platforms. Specialized in circuit-level troubleshooting, prototype builds, harness fabrication, and rapid hardware iteration. Proven ability to support mission-critical systems in fast-paced engineering environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior EE Tech
Ford
Long Beach, California
11.2023 - Current
- Executed circuit-level troubleshooting based on schematics and test procedures.
- Supported electrical validation and debugging of vehicle electronic systems.
- Performed harness fabrication rework, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
- Assisted engineers in prototype builds and hardware integration projects.
- Identified root cause failures and facilitated implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintained detailed documentation for validation and compliance tracking.
Senior Engineering Technician
Auto Motive Power (Aqcuired by Ford)
Cerritos, California
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Conducted testing and validation of electrical systems for EV platforms.
- Performed fault isolation on power distribution control modules and wiring systems.
- Executed hardware modifications during rapid development cycles.
- Supported prototype vehicle builds and subsystem integration for enhanced performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to drive improvements in system reliability.
EE Tech
Phoenix LiDAR
Culver City, California
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Assembled and integrated precision electro-mechanical sensor systems
- Performed detailed soldering and wiring of sensitive electronic components
- Supported calibration, validation, and system testing
- Built and integrated navigation and sensor harness systems
UAV Tech
DJI
Cerritos, California
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Diagnosed and repaired unmanned aerial vehicle electrical systems
- Conducted field-level troubleshooting and validation testing
- Supported mission-readiness inspections and reliability improvements
Education
Certification - Automotive Technology
WyoTech
Long Beach06-2013
Skills
- Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting
- Hardware Debug & Validation
- Prototype Build & Integration
- Harness Fabrication
- Soldering (Through-Hole & Fine Pitch)
- Crimping & Cable Assembly
- Engineering Drawings & Schematics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Multimeter & Oscilloscope Use
- EV Powertrain Systems
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior EE Tech
Ford
11.2023 - Current
Senior Engineering Technician
Auto Motive Power (Aqcuired by Ford)
09.2020 - 11.2023
EE Tech
Phoenix LiDAR
02.2018 - 10.2019
UAV Tech
DJI
10.2015 - 04.2018
Certification - Automotive Technology
WyoTech