MAURO PALMA
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented manufacturing professional with extensive experience in automotive seat assembly, production troubleshooting, and quality inspection. Proven track record in identifying issues, supporting trials with new parts, and enhancing process performance. Currently pursuing Computer Science studies alongside technical training in Integrated Circuit Mask Layout Design. Aiming to support Tesla's Cell Manufacturing team through engineering trials, process improvements, and troubleshooting efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate – Seat Assembly
TESLA
Fremont, California
01.2021 - Current
- Perform assembly operations in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment while maintaining established quality, safety, and production standards.
- Follow standard work instructions and safety procedures to maintain consistent, reliable, and efficient production processes.
- Identify production abnormalities, assembly defects, and quality concerns, communicating findings to support troubleshooting and timely issue resolution.
- Collaborate with production personnel and support teams to investigate manufacturing issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with production trials involving new parts and tools by observing performance, identifying potential issues, and providing feedback to relevant team members.
- Recognize recurring production problems and report findings to support further investigation and corrective actions.
- Recommend practical improvements to assembly methods and daily operations based on observations from the manufacturing floor.
- Adapt to changing production requirements, new tools, and process updates while maintaining a strong focus on quality and teamwork.
Inventory Associate
WALMART
San Jose, California
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored stock levels using inventory management software, facilitating effective inventory control.
- Conducted physical inventory counts and resolved discrepancies, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.
- Organized inventory areas and collaborated with team members to enhance material handling and streamline daily operations.
Education
Computer Science Coursework -
De Anza College
Cupertino, California10-2026
Certificate - Advanced IC Mask Layout Design
Silicon Drafting Institute
Cupertino, California01-2024
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, California01-2014
Skills
- Production Troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
- Production Trial Support
- Process improvement
- Process observation
- Standard Work and Safety Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office
- C Programming
- Python (learning)
- IC design
- IC layout design
- Cadence Virtuoso
- Analog IC layout
- DRC
- LVS verification
- Virtuoso XL
LANGUAGES
English — Native, Spanish — Advanced
REFERENCES
Gabriel Medina
Production Leader – Tesla
415-688-5021
Andrea Villanueva
Manufacturing Technician- Tesla
669-255-5394
Timeline
Production Associate – Seat Assembly
TESLA
01.2021 - Current
Inventory Associate
WALMART
01.2015 - 01.2017
Computer Science Coursework -
De Anza College
Certificate - Advanced IC Mask Layout Design
Silicon Drafting Institute
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School