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Fabian Ramos

Sausalito,CA

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Technician with extensive experience at BMW of San Francisco, specializing in diagnostics and repairs. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance through expert troubleshooting and effective customer relations. Skilled in engine overhauls and maintaining compliance with EPA requirements, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. ASE certified with a strong mechanical aptitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Technician

BMW of San Francisco
03.2016 - 08.2025
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.

Automotive Technician

Larry H Miller Chrysler Jeep of Avondale
01.2015 - 02.2016

Performed pdi and oil services along with tire rotation and inspections

Education

Associate - Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Avondale, AZ
02.2016

Skills

  • Bay maintenance
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • Engine overhauls
  • EPA requirements
  • Chemical disposal
  • System repairs
  • Courtesy inspection
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Alignments experience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Detecting refrigerant leaks
  • Engine rebuilds
  • Replacing parts
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Heavy lifting
  • Customer relations
  • Automotive testing
  • Technical documentation
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Replacing filters
  • Brake systems
  • Bmw vehicles experience
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Diagnosis and repairs
  • Customer service
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Transmissions
  • Software updates
  • Electrical experience
  • Problem-solving
  • Preventive maintenance services
  • Steering systems
  • Glass replacement
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Brake systems knowledge
  • Parts replacement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Warranty procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Electrical repair procedures
  • Suspension systems understanding
  • Performance tuning
  • Relaying complex information
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Coolant system control
  • Operating air compressors
  • Road testing
  • Transmission repair
  • Rebuilding engines
  • Suspension systems
  • ASE certification
  • Changing tires
  • Repair quotes
  • Calibrating instruments
  • Attention to detail
  • Calibrating systems
  • Gasket replacements
  • Diesel engines
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Drivability issues
  • Calibration
  • Changing oil
  • Electrical circuits diagrams
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Bay management
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Fuel systems
  • Maintaining records
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Quality assurance

Certification

Smog technician

Ase master technician

Bmw master technician

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Automotive Technician

BMW of San Francisco
03.2016 - 08.2025

Automotive Technician

Larry H Miller Chrysler Jeep of Avondale
01.2015 - 02.2016

Associate - Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Fabian Ramos