Kevin R. Sly
Preferred Ford
Grand Haven,MI
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician (Gas & Diesel) diagnosing 20+ vehicles per week with IDS and FDRS for complex drivability, electrical, and transmission concerns. Brings advanced work on hybrid and electric vehicles, electronic engine controls, and diesel performance issues across dealership repair work. Delivers accurate troubleshooting that keeps vehicle systems moving from diagnosis to repair.
Work History
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician (Gas & Diesel)
12 Years 3 Months- Complete 5-8 diagnostic scans per day using IDS and FDRS to pinpoint Ford drivability issues.
- Diagnose and repair transmission performance concerns with accurate fault tracing and component verification.
- Troubleshoot electronic engine controls and electrical systems to restore reliable vehicle performance.
- Support hybrid and electric vehicle diagnostics while applying Ford Automotive Training and quality control checks.
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician
3 Years 6 Months- Diagnose 3-5 electrical faults per shift using IDS and FDRS to support fast shop turnaround.
- Specialize in electronic engine controls and electrical systems across Ford passenger and light-duty vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine and transmission performance issues, including hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
- Apply EEC-IV and EEC-V knowledge to troubleshoot OBD-I and OBD-II faults with accurate repair verification.
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician
11 Years 1 Month- Diagnosed and repaired electronic engine controls and electrical systems across Ford OBD-I and OBD-II platforms.
- Performed diagnostic work on diesel engines and transmissions, resolving performance issues with Master Technician-level precision.
- Applied Ford Automotive Training to interpret fault codes, validate repairs, and maintain quality control on completed work.
Testing & Product Assurance Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Analyzed electrical and mechanical test results to identify product gaps and document corrective actions.
- Evaluated environmental, water intrusion, and corrosion performance across prototype and production samples.
- Documented test results and reported product risks to guide design revisions and follow-up validation.
- Mentored technicians on test development and technical troubleshooting methods.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to refine test methods and improve quality control inspections.
Service Engineer (Ford Technical Hotline)
3 Years 4 Months- Resolved Ford technical issues independently using phone support, computer systems, and diagnostic judgment.
- Applied IDS and FDRS to diagnose engine, electrical, transmission, hybrid, electric, and diesel concerns.
- Analyzed monthly concern reports to spot recurring vehicle problem trends and guide corrective action.
- Collaborated with cross-functional technicians to coordinate repair decisions and service follow-up.
- Used warranty repair procedures and quality control inspections to verify repair accuracy before release.
Technician Specialist (Ford Proving Grounds)
1 Year 1 Month- Service and repair prototype and production vehicle systems across mechanical, electrical, and drivability concerns.
- Partner with engineering teams to resolve technical concerns and provide clear feedback on vehicle performance.
- Support quality control inspections to verify repair work and capture issues before release.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)
Ford Diagnostic Repair System (FDRS)
Hybrid vehicle diagnostics
Electric vehicle diagnostics
Electronic engine controls
Shop workflow management
Repair order prioritization
Technician mentoring
Certification
Ford Certified Senior Master
Timeline
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician (Gas & Diesel)
Preferred Ford
06.2014 - CurrentRead More
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician
Hart Ford & Lincoln
12.2010 - 06.2014Read More
Certified Senior Master Automotive Technician
Scott McNamara Ford Mercury
10.1999 - 11.2010Read More
Testing & Product Assurance Technician
Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc.
09.1998 - 10.1999Read More
Service Engineer (Ford Technical Hotline)
TAC Automotive Group
05.1995 - 09.1998Read More
Technician Specialist (Ford Proving Grounds)
Contract Professionals
04.1994 - 05.1995Read More
Lake Orion High School
High School Diploma
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