Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Pilot Credentials
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Jesse Lim

Summary

Confident, driven, and skilled individual with more than 17 years combined technical experience working in Automotive, Marine and Aerospace industries. Exceptional technical skills, organized and very detail-oriented. Well versed in the diagnosis and repair of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and components. Excel in troubleshooting and problem solving environments, perform well under pressure, and a proficient multi-tasker. Work very well with others and have a strong work ethic. Management, sales, and employee training experience. Always looking for new and exciting challenges and opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

LIMTECH LLC
04.2023 - Current

Providing design, consulting, and job management services for residential and commercial clients.

Managing Partner

CMP Construction
05.2022 - 05.2023

Responsible for customer relations, design, and the management of jobsites, vendors and subcontractors for commercial and residential high-end remodel and new construction. Negotiated high-value contracts with clients, securing profitable partnerships for the company. Training and implementation of new processes and procedures to ensure on-time completion of work and customer satisfaction.

Sr Lead Test Technician V, Work Cell Specialist

Leonardo DRS
11.2021 - 08.2022

Troubleshoot Team Lead for EOIS (Electro Optical Infrared Systems). Tasked with the oversite, training and leadership of the troubleshooting/diagnostics teams personnel (29 team members across 5 shifts). Collaborated with engineering teams to create instructional aids and work flows to streamline the diagnosis, repair, and testing of complex electromechanical and optical/infrared sight components using technical diagrams/engineering drawings and adhering to strict regulatory, documentation, safety, and ESD practices.

Responsible for the communication between departments to ensure accurate reporting of test results and progress updates.

Sr Manufacturing Technician III

Leonardo DRS
08.2021 - 11.2021

Tasked with the assembly of complex electromechanical and optical/infrared sight components using technical diagrams/engineering drawings and specifications. Working in a production environment to meet output goals while adhering to strict regulatory, documentation, safety, and ESD practices.

Aerospace Technician/Certified Operator II

Collins Aerospace
12.2018 - 08.2021

Actuation department (1.5 yrs):

Performed assembly, inspection, diagnosis and repair of complex sub, and top-level electromechanical HSTA components in a production environment for multiple jet airframe platforms. Including Gulfstream, Airbus, Boeing and Embreaer. Reading/following engineering drawings and instructions while adhering to strict quality standards and tight delivery schedules. Use of precision measuring and assembly tools as well as hydraulic presses, cranes, and other various power tools. Handling of liquid nitrogen and hazardous chemicals/sealants. Set standard for cleanliness and organization in the shop which was used across entire IPT as an example for 5s challenge. Streamlined processes and increased overall productivity/work flow.

RTA (1 yr):

Acting Area Specialist, tasked with assembly of electromechanical 3D weather radar antenna units (multiple product lines). Support of team and processes to ensure proper work flow and on time delivery of product. Maintenance and repair of multiple fixtures, assembly aids and tooling. Use of precision measuring tools and drill press, cutting, grinding equipment. Streamlined assembly/production processes and increased daily output capability by over 500%

Owner/ Lead Technician/Tuner

JL Speed & Performance
09.2017 - 12.2023

Modification and troubleshooting/repair of automotive platforms with a focus on performance and forced induction/turbocharging along with engine management and fuel system tuning/calibration. Engine and transmission building, and chassis/suspension modification. Responsible for customer relations, scheduling of work, and on time completion of work.

General Manager/Managing Partner

321 Boat Club LLC
05.2014 - 10.2017

Responsible for all business operations. Including but not limited to: Management and scheduling of employees, Payroll, Customer Relations, Advertising/marketing, and web design. Managing Boat Club memberships and all regular communications with Members (approximately 125) and personally scheduling their use of the watercraft, Scheduling daily rental use of watercraft (non-club members), Maintaining fleet of approximately 30 watercraft for service readiness and scheduling of all maintenance for fleet, Completing repairs and upgrades of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems of watercraft along with performing basic/routine preventative maintenance. Purchasing and sales of watercraft and all business related supplies. Training/instruction of employees. During time as General Manager club membership grew by 100% and streamlined processes and increased efficiency in all areas of the business.

Porsche Service Technician

Porsche of Melbourne FL
04.2007 - 05.2014

Porsche Technician holding multiple certifications. Proficient in the diagnosis and repair of any and all Porsche (and general automotive) systems/platforms. Extensive knowledge of performance applications and modifications and the installation/setup of aftermarket systems and components. Top performer; consistently maintained highest hours per R/O across all three brand lines. Established and implemented estimate writing template and process. Set standard and implemented schedule and process for shop maintaining organization and cleanliness. Very active role in customer relations and interactions, working directly with customers to inform and manage expectations. Trained as service advisor. Involved in planning and set up of special events and also informing/teaching customers during "Tech Sessions" held at the dealership. Responsible for writing the "Tech Column" in the quarterly Space Coast Porsche Club of America magazine "Escape Velocity".

Education

Aviation, CAP Program

Melbourne Flight Training
Melbourne, FL
01-2025

Vocational, Certificate of Completion - Vocational, Automotive Performance/Racing

Universal Technical Institute/NASCAR Tech
Mooresville, NC
2007

High School Diploma -

Eau Gallie High School
Melbourne, FL
2005

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of repair and diagnosis of complex mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Well versed in metal and hard materials fabrication
  • Very experienced with hand, power, measuring and fabrication tools
  • Experience with handling/use of hazardous chemicals
  • Knowledgeable and proficient with computer systems/applications
  • Welding, brazing, and soldering experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Problem solver
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader
  • Loyal
  • Dependable
  • Committed to quality
  • Very fast learner
  • Take great pride in my work and am always looking to learn/improve

Pilot Credentials

Hours:

334  Total time

264  Pilot in Command

99  Instrument (88 Simulated, 11 Actual)

69  Cross Country

35  Night

10  HP/TAA


Certificates:

FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate - ASEL

Instrument Rating - Airplane

Certified Flight Instructor - ASEL

Flight Instructor Instrument Rating


Aircraft:

Cessna 172N 

Cirus SR20 G7

Timeline

Owner/Operator

LIMTECH LLC
04.2023 - Current

Managing Partner

CMP Construction
05.2022 - 05.2023

Sr Lead Test Technician V, Work Cell Specialist

Leonardo DRS
11.2021 - 08.2022

Sr Manufacturing Technician III

Leonardo DRS
08.2021 - 11.2021

Aerospace Technician/Certified Operator II

Collins Aerospace
12.2018 - 08.2021

Owner/ Lead Technician/Tuner

JL Speed & Performance
09.2017 - 12.2023

General Manager/Managing Partner

321 Boat Club LLC
05.2014 - 10.2017

Porsche Service Technician

Porsche of Melbourne FL
04.2007 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Eau Gallie High School

Aviation, CAP Program

Melbourne Flight Training

Vocational, Certificate of Completion - Vocational, Automotive Performance/Racing

Universal Technical Institute/NASCAR Tech
Jesse Lim