Jonathan Cardenas
Altamonte Springs
Summary
I'm a knowledgeable and hard-working Electrician offering years of experience and the drive to create a great product. Accustomed to working in fast paced environment under pressure without sacrificing the quality of my work. I've spent years working on and building very high end luxury, law enforcement and emergency vehicles with passion and the desire to always do better.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Lead & Installer Lead
JCO Corporation
Ocoee
08.2023 - Current
- Designed wire harnesses for police and emergency vehicle upfitting using RapidHarness software.
- Built easy-to-navigate harness boards to allow even the least experienced employee to build harnesses.
- Brought connector termination in the house to allow for cost and time savings, and slow for easier integration with siren controllers.
- Managed team of technicians to complete vehicle builds to schedule, spec and quality standards set by the company.
- Light and siren programming using Whelen Command and Federal Signal FS Configuration.
- Assembled and wired electronics trays and compartments.
- Installed emergency vehicle lighting and equipment (Inner Edge, bumper lights, tracers, push bumpers, prisoner transport cages, K9 kennels, etc.).
Electrical Lead
E.C.D. Automotive Design
Kissimmee
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Repaired and modified OEM body harnesses to vehicle-specific upgraded options.
- Designed and created harness documentation for all vehicle sub-harnesses using RapidHarness.
- Installed aftermarket electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits on numerous vehicle modules.
- Assembled HV cables and connectors in-house for EV conversions.
- Performed electrical R&D with new product implementations, while production did not stop.
- Assisted the warranty department with any electrical diagnostics and repairs.
- Assisted the assembly line with electrical installation when needed.
- Managed and assigned daily tasks for my team.
- Managed the electrical department's consumables inventory (connectors, terminals, wire, etc.).
Electrical Lead
Revology Cars
Orlando
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Worked in a team to design and build a proprietary electrical system for the Revology Mustangs.
- Performed electrical documentation updates as the vehicles evolved.
- Collaborated with engineers to perform R&D with modern electrical component retrofit.
- Built wiring harnesses according to documentation.
- Performed electrical diagnostics and repairs.
Automotive Technician
Avis Budget Group
Orlando
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Completed diagnostics, repairs and maintenance to major fleet vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Performed mainly warranty electrical and drivability repairs.
- Became familiar with a range of factory scan tools from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Nissan.
- Received factory GM training.
Automotive Technician /Electrical Specialist
INFINITI Stuart
Stuart
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle concerns using factory scan tool and product knowledge.
- Performed engine R&R, transmission R&R, suspension work, harness repairs and replacements, electrical diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
- Attended factory training where I received Nissan/Infiniti electrical certification.
Education
Certifications
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL02.2013
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
Fort Pierce, FL2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Budget Adherence
- Wire Harness Design
- RapidHarness Software
- Wire Harness Construction
- Crimping, Soldering, and Heat Shrinking
- Connector Pinning, Depinning & Termination
- Custom EV Builds
- Highly Resourceful
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Circuit Diagram Interpretation
- Electrical Repair
- Law Enforcement & Emergency Vehicle Upfitting
- Whelen Programming
- Federal Signal Programming
Timeline
Electrical Lead & Installer Lead
JCO Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Electrical Lead
E.C.D. Automotive Design
02.2021 - 08.2023
Electrical Lead
Revology Cars
10.2017 - 02.2021
Automotive Technician
Avis Budget Group
11.2014 - 10.2017
Automotive Technician /Electrical Specialist
INFINITI Stuart
04.2013 - 11.2014
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
Certifications