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Erik Verdayes

Automotive Technician
Aliso Viejo

Summary

Hardworking individual with multiple years of diversify experience in automotive. Eager to grow as an individual and with the company. Able to perform in high pressure and fast paced environment with a positive and professional attitude. Responsible and respectful individual who performs well with a team or alone. Skilled in troubleshooting various automotive problems and great people skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Automotive Technician

Rivian
10.2023 - Current

· Troubleshoot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.

· Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical/Electrical issues.

· Circuit integrity test, such as resistance test, voltage drops, wire integrity, Rivian certified Wire Repair

· Suspension repair, such as chassis component replacement and alignment.

· Performs various body repairs such as NVH diagnosis and repair. Body components adjustments.

· High voltage battery replacement

· Glass replacement

· Hydraulic system diagnose and repair.

· Camera diagnosis and replacement.

· Air conditioning diagnosis and replacement

Automotive Service Technician

Tesla
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Performs various repairs and diagnosis in High and Low Voltage systems.
  • Circuit integrity test, diagnosis and repairs
  • Suspension and Drivetrain diagnosis and repair
  • Infotainment and Autopilot diagnosis and repair
  • Performed various diagnosis using Digital Multimeters, diagnosis systems.
  • Led a team of technicians to meet monthly result
  • Performs various body repairs such as NVH diagnosis and repair. Body components adjustments.

Apprentice Technician

Santa Margarita Toyota
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Started as Lube Technician performing oil changes, tire rotations, tire replacements and repairs
  • Earned a position as Apprentice assisting the Shop foreman with various repairs
  • Trained new technician hires and led a team of lube technicians with work flow
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Performed suspension work such as alignments, serpentine belts replacements, starter and alternator replacements, engine take down

Retail Service Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts
8 2014 - 10.2018
  • Provided feedback to associates regarding their job performance.
  • Attended to retail and professional customer’s request in parts searching, returns and sales.
  • Perform store inventory’s for every area of the retail store.
  • Processed customer payments, generated bills and filled out warranty cards.
  • Became part of the management team and earned the responsibility to be a key holder

Education

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2010 - 2014.07

No Degree - Automotive Mechanics

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Body Fitment/ NVH

CAN, LIN, Ethernet

Toyota Certified Engine Rebuilding

Suspension, Chassis, Steering

High Voltage/HV Bus

Infotainment

HVAC/ Thermal

Electrical subsystems/ Body Controllers

Autopilot/Driver Assistance System

Electrical Repair and diagnosis

Hydraulic System

Languages

Spanish
Advanced

Certification

ASE 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certified

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Rivian
10.2023 - Current

Automotive Service Technician

Tesla
10.2018 - 10.2023

Apprentice Technician

Santa Margarita Toyota
06.2016 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
09.2010 - 2014.07

No Degree - Automotive Mechanics

Rio Hondo College
05.2001 -

Retail Service Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts
8 2014 - 10.2018
Erik VerdayesAutomotive Technician