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Erik Rodriguez

Mobile Engineer
San Jose,CA

Summary

Thorough Service Technician with commitment to superior service. Driven to consistently contribute value through impeccable work ethic and unending quest to achieve new service skills. Experience managing high-volume of service calls while maintaining quality and efficiency. Organized BIW SX with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Hardworking Equipment Maintenance Technician skilled in troubleshooting and analysis. Accustomed to drafting and maintaining detailed service reports. Personable and customer-focused with passion for fostering loyalty and satisfaction. Detail-oriented Service Technician with proven history of testing and evaluating service options to offer quality resolutions. Frequently commended for completing service orders quickly and maintaining accuracy in documentation. Committed to providing superior service and clear client communication. Thoughtful project manager and reliable team leader with well-developed mechanical aptitude. Effective communicator with exceptional client communication skills and dedication to outstanding customer service. Meticulous Service Technician offering maintenance, troubleshooting and repair experience. Hardworking and thorough with passion for developing highly effective teams by mentoring technicians through empowering leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla
Fremont, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using electrical drawings.
  • Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
  • Diagnosed electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as fire, power outage and gas or water leak.
  • Performed basic preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components for production equipment.
  • Assisted in mentoring junior technicians by providing guidance and directions.
  • Maintained and repaired distribution center racking.
  • Assisted with basic electronics and Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
  • Performed preventive or predictive maintenance of conveyance equipment, using appropriate job plans, procedures and manuals.
  • Conducted installations, repairs, rebuilds and service on various types of locks and locking devices.
  • Performed repairs and maintenance to air conditioning, furnace, plumbing, electrical and other related systems and equipment.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

R&D Technician

Ghost LocoMotion
Mountain View , CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Used precision measuring equipment to check final products for adherence to tolerance limits.
  • Assembled components per technical specifications and production guidelines.
  • Inspected completed FPV Camera products for functionality and quality, alerting supervisors of repeat issues and seeking out root causes.
  • Installed completed assemblies into cases.
  • Completed surface mount soldering of printed circuit boards.
  • Put together analog and digital assemblies of all complexity levels.
  • Reviewed building diagrams and blueprints to determine errors in electronic equipment installations.
  • Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

Service technician level

Tesla Motors
Fremont
10.2017
  • Blvd
  • Repair various defects
  • Wiring diagram
  • 12v as well as HV diagnostics
  • EV, Autonomous
  • Remote diagnostics
  • Standardized repairs for Vehicle models S,X, and 3
  • Diagnose codes that present themselves on MCU
  • Battery pack, drive unit, chassis, suspension, brakes, calibers, control arms, knuckle installation and replacement
  • Body repairs and replacements, doors, hoods, lift gates, fenders, and front and rear facias
  • Paint defect assessment and repairs
  • Trim expert, doors, IP, trunks, floor boards
  • Safety critical components, seats, air bags, steering wheels
  • Installed and replaced all glass components on the vehicles
  • USS sensors
  • Radars
  • Sensory components
  • VNH RCA
  • Prepped vehicles to be safely driven on public roads

Premier Security Manager

IGuard Security services
02.2021 - Current
  • 2850 Stevens creek Blvd
  • Supervise the day-to-day security service provided to the facilities and ensure service is of the highest standards
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and employees and serve as the liaison between IGuard, our clients, and our assigned staff
  • Meet regularly with clients to address problems and offer solutions, provide status updates, communicate needs, and ensure contract compliance and complete customer satisfaction
  • Participate in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and continual development of staff assigned to the accounts
  • Routinely visit and inspect supervisors and security officers assigned to accounts within the business unit, including but not limited to reviewing reports, providing training & guidance, evaluating proficiency ensuring compliance to contract specifications as well as IGuard policy, providing assistance when necessary, and initiating corrective action as required
  • Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of post specifications, post orders, instructions, patrol areas, zones, emergency procedures, staffing requirements/priorities, client policies and procedures, and any other information necessary for the effective and efficient operation within the business unit
  • Assist in the development and implementation of staffing schedules, budgets, payroll, and other reports
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all federal, state and local regulations in assigned accounts
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all contracts and collective bargaining agreements in assigned accounts
  • Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
  • Ensure progressive discipline is followed on all corrective actions.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Cephied
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • 904 E Carribian dr
  • Assist Manufacturing Engineers in assembling complex automation equipment (conveyors, robotics, vision systems, handling systems, cameras, sensors)
  • Use mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and BOM’s to perform assembly according to specifications and required tolerances
  • Assist Mechanical and Controls Engineers in the assembly, test, and troubleshooting of complex automation systems and equipment
  • Support the documentation of assembly and test procedures as well as test data
  • Comply with industry and company safety standards and practices

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Volley Automation
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Hardware installation
  • Hardware Manufacturing
  • Electrical trouble shooting
  • Soldering daughter boards, saber tooth, tinker boards
  • Retro fitting
  • Wire adding and deleting
  • Manufacturing wire harnesses, connector housing
  • Downloading software into components
  • MAG sensor installation
  • Mig welding
  • Running test and documenting data
  • Admin control for system BYOBU
  • SoftWare reading and documenting
  • Infrastructure assistance

Manufacturing Technician

Nuro AI
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Working on various vehicle systems, chassis, suspensions, brakes, differentials, wheels, wire harnesses, brake systems, Iboosters, knuckles, calipers, rotors, bleeding systems
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Set up and verified functionality of safety equipment.
  • Enhanced data gathering, extraction and analysis for diverse workflows and procedures.
  • Re-work items, asses power, ground, CAN diagnostics, find and repair issues, hands on vehicle experience with both mechanical as well as electrical
  • Tig welding
  • Python software bring up and diagnostics
  • Lidar, radar, USS sensor, and camera installation as well as calibration AI and Autonomous component installation as well as verification for functionality
  • Camera agregator installation
  • Coolant system integration
  • Board testing on flashed components
  • Prepping mother boards for installation
  • Installing door struts
  • HVAC thermal system sensor installation
  • Sensor installation and testing
  • Prepared standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Assisted engineers in developing, building and testing prototypes and products.

BIW 2 Team lead/supervisor

Tesla Motors
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Facilitated conditions in which for my team to successfully hit the frame goal
  • Possesses strong leadership qualities, providing peers feedback and motivation towards company goals and objectives
  • Efficiently delegates man power and create rotations for team members
  • Knowledge on how to properly set line conditions for engineering trials and weekend work
  • Monitors daily production and prepares the EOS reports
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smart sheet
  • Thorough knowledge of Body in White 2 process, standards and protocols
  • Troubleshoots machine issues and performs repairs and/or assembly as needed
  • Able to quickly identify defects
  • Excellent communication; escalates issues promptly
  • 4 star Work Station Trainer
  • Performed A&I and Fish bone analysis
  • Leveled up my three acting team leads to active team leads
  • Inspect raw and partially processed, finished parts as well as material
  • Complete verification on dimensions, and functionality to conform with with required specifications
  • Ensure quality by reviewing blueprints as well as schematics released by engineering team, and procurement data sheets
  • Review material as well as fixtures with standard fixed gauges and templates standardized measuring devices
  • Reject parts I deemed unfit for utilization for lack of meeting specifications as well as safety standards
  • CAL OSHA safety regulator

Production associate, •Safety

Tesla motors
12.2014 - 02.2017
  • Rep
  • PM Team
  • Certified to operate x-ray machine
  • Joint Validation
  • Model X and S Tear down team, Pilot Team model X (Body.Operation.Complete)
  • Proficient with various power tools
  • Model S Body Side Right and Body Side Left
  • Actively practices and supports company operating policies and procedures

Automotive lube technician

Stevens Creek Toyota
10.2011 - 10.2014
  • Install and perform tire maintenance
  • Road test vehicles
  • Learn how to diagnose and repair basic systems with preference for brakes, alignments and suspensions
  • Assisted in bodywork (painting)

Apprentice

BV doors construction
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Placed frames in door gaps made by carpenters while adhering to specific blue prints
  • Installed doors and door knobs in accordance to company’s request.

Produce selector

Mi Pueblo
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instruction, prints and work orders
  • Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover
  • Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packaging specifications
  • Observed all safety policies and procedures

Crew Member

Science and Technology
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contamination
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers
  • Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications

Assistant Manager

lil Caesars
10.2011 - 03.2014
  • Planning, managing and reporting sales and expenses
  • Manage inventory
  • Ensure excellent customer service

Education

San Jose Conservation Corps
01.2011 - 01.2013

Skills

[Type] equipment knowledge

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Timeline

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Tesla
01.2022 - Current

R&D Technician

Ghost LocoMotion
01.2022 - 06.2022

Premier Security Manager

IGuard Security services
02.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Cephied
10.2020 - 01.2021

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Volley Automation
01.2020 - 04.2020

Manufacturing Technician

Nuro AI
07.2019 - 01.2020

Service technician level

Tesla Motors
10.2017

BIW 2 Team lead/supervisor

Tesla Motors
02.2017 - 10.2017

Production associate, •Safety

Tesla motors
12.2014 - 02.2017

Crew Member

Science and Technology
09.2013 - 03.2014

Apprentice

BV doors construction
03.2013 - 07.2014

Produce selector

Mi Pueblo
03.2013 - 07.2014

Automotive lube technician

Stevens Creek Toyota
10.2011 - 10.2014

Assistant Manager

lil Caesars
10.2011 - 03.2014

San Jose Conservation Corps
01.2011 - 01.2013
Erik RodriguezMobile Engineer