Matthew Garcia
Auto Technician
somerset,tx
Summary
Innovative Product Development Lead experienced in the full product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to market launch. Skilled at integrating customer feedback into functional product designs and driving project completion through cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving, strategic planning, and team leadership. Consistently achieved successful product launches and enhanced user experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Development Lead
Navstar
Elmendorf, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Assist OGL (Operation Group Lead) with any and all tasks
- Help fellow team members and to Build prototype harnesses / Diagnostic harnesses and repairs on any and all prototype harnesses also go out the field and assist engineers with diagnosing of electrical circuits High and low voltage and CAN network like J1939
Product associate, senior
Navistar, Inc.
Elmendorf, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Build prototype, harnesses and overlays help diagnose and repair
- All electrical needs also reverse engineer when asked
Wire room technician
Viva
, IL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Illinois
- I was assigned to build, harnesses and help diagnose vehicles
- Illinois
Automotive Technician
Phil Long Lincoln
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Colorado Springs, CO
- Repair all vehicles and help when needed and guide apprentice
- Colorado Springs, CO
Automotive technician level A
Tricolor Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: San Antonio, TX
- Service repair and recon vehicles all makes and models
- San Antonio, TX
Technician
JD Byryder
San Antonio, TX
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: San Antonio, TX
- San Antonio, TX
Manager
Fleet Depot Transmission
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: San Antonio, TX
- San Antonio, TX
Installer
summit
San Antonio, TX
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: San Antonio, TX
- Install stop callaers on the pipes
- San Antonio, TX
Counter Parts Sales/Driver
Gonzalez Auto Parts
07.2013 - 06.2014
Education
Diploma - Automotive Service Technician
South Texas Vocation Technical Institute
08.2016
None - Manufacturing Technology
St Philip's College
06.2011
Skills
- Automotive Repair Specialist
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Mechanic Experience
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Automotive Repair
- Oil Change
- Suspension
- Auto Restoration
- Low Voltage
- Brake Repair
- Blueprint Reading
- Alignment
- Transmissions
- Customer service
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Service Technician Experience
- Product Development
- Engine Repair
- Engine Diagnostics
- Basic Electricity
- Electrical systems
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension
- AC/ Heating systems
- AC Recharging
- Exhaust systems
- Tire Repair
- Rotation
- Balance
- Pro Cut
- Hoffman Goeliner 680
- Stationary Brake Lathe
- Safely training
Data-driven decision making
Design thinking
Product lifecycle management
Risk assessment
Cost estimations
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Team leadership
Active listening
Detail-oriented
Relationship building
Microsoft office
Team building
Self motivation
Interpersonal skills
Goal setting
Professionalism
Certification
- OSHA 10, 05/01/11
- Valid Drivers License
- Air Conditioning Certification, 08/01/21 to 08/01/23, Completed over 146 courses.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsCareer advancementCompany CulturePaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
Product Development Lead
Navstar
02.2024 - Current
Product associate, senior
Navistar, Inc.
09.2023 - 03.2024
Wire room technician
Viva
02.2023 - 09.2023
Automotive Technician
Phil Long Lincoln
10.2020 - 12.2022
Automotive technician level A
Tricolor Auto Group
05.2019 - 03.2020
Technician
JD Byryder
02.2017 - 02.2019
Manager
Fleet Depot Transmission
09.2016 - 11.2016
Installer
summit
10.2014 - 08.2015
Counter Parts Sales/Driver
Gonzalez Auto Parts
07.2013 - 06.2014
Diploma - Automotive Service Technician
South Texas Vocation Technical Institute
None - Manufacturing Technology
St Philip's College
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