Louis Fernandez
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Dynamic Mechatronics Technician with extensive experience at Bosch, excelling in mechanical and industrial automation. Proven ability to interpret schematics and enhance equipment performance through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. Strong communicator and team player, committed to quality and safety in all operations. process optimization with strong background in quality
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechatronics Technician
ESP9 CC Robert Bosch
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of mechanical an electrical equipment.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Tested, troubleshot, and repaired equipment in shop (rebuilds) and field.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Performed proactive routes for Air leaks (Fluke imager ), Thermal imaging (FLIR), cable routing, belt replacement.
Mechatronics Technician Production
HDEV5 Bosch
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Arburg Setup qualified
- Final Inspect Setup qualified
Mechantronics Apprenticeship Program
Bosch
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed rotation in HDEV5 Pumps, Crin, and DLL
- Associates Trident Tech. Additional Certificates in Electrical Process Controls
Quality Control Technician
St GoBain Adfors
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet quality standards
- Performed internal and external audits (ISO 9001 and RC14001 qualified)
- Performed completed revamp of all work instructions and procedures documentation
- Temp position while actually waiting for Bosch Apprenticeship to start new class, they wanted to hire me as salaried tax exempt but I committed to apprenticeship program
Chemical Plant Operator
Bayer / Lanxess
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Successfully completed level 4 chemical operator with Department of Labor Apprenticeship Certification for Chemical Operator.
- Lean team based environment, Chemical Operator for 3 chemical processes, quality, safety, admin, logistics roles.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully in distillation and pastillation processes while adhering to company standards.
X-Ray Technician
Doctors Care Urgent Care
01.2002 - 01.2007
- After Corning layoff secured state certification from Virginia reciprocity of licensure, worked all locations as x-ray technician due to flexibility of time off from primary employments.
Parts Team Production Associate
Corning Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
- High Performance Team Based environment, Production of HPFS glass used in lithography industry.
- Processing of Glass boules using industrial CNC Huffman grinders, core drills, CMM measuring devices.
- Acid etch qualified using Hydroflouric Acid, familiar with safety protocols.
Supervisor Operon Table
Berchtold
06.2001 - 12.2002
- Hired as a temp during layoff after initially starting at Corning. Then upgraded to supervisor of new start up product line, implementing documentation of process, production layout and quality.
- Went back to Corning when called back from layoff.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Xray Technician
USN
03.1983 - 01.2000
- Basic and Advanced x-ray technician.
- Duty stations include Naval Hospital Oakland, Ca,Naval Hospital Orlando, USS Inchon, USS South Carolina, Naval Hospital Portsmouth Naval Hospital Charleston.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mechatronics
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC01-2017
No Degree - Radiologic Tech
Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth, VA01-2000
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC01-1997
No Degree - Basic Radiologic Tech
Naval School of Health Science
Oakland, CA01-1984
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
Concord, CA05-1982
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Mechanical design
- Industrial automation
- PLC programming
Affiliations
Fair Share Board Member
Timeline
Mechatronics Technician
ESP9 CC Robert Bosch
01.2019 - 11.2025
Mechatronics Technician Production
HDEV5 Bosch
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mechantronics Apprenticeship Program
Bosch
08.2014 - 01.2017
Quality Control Technician
St GoBain Adfors
01.2013 - 08.2014
Chemical Plant Operator
Bayer / Lanxess
01.2005 - 01.2013
X-Ray Technician
Doctors Care Urgent Care
01.2002 - 01.2007
Supervisor Operon Table
Berchtold
06.2001 - 12.2002
Parts Team Production Associate
Corning Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Xray Technician
USN
03.1983 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts - Mechatronics
Trident Technical College
No Degree - Radiologic Tech
Naval School of Health Sciences
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
No Degree - Basic Radiologic Tech
Naval School of Health Science
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
Very first recipiant of Bosch DRIVE award
Awarded for being the Lead on DRIVE vehicle branding event, organizing directing subordinates on advertising, awards, and liason between CHS and corporate, securing contractor for successful event.