Paolo Abagon
Brea,CA
Summary
Dynamic aerospace professional with hands-on experience assembling and testing hydraulic actuators with 6+ years of experience in aerospace and electromechanical work. Expertise includes hydraulic actuator testing, circuit board repair, LCD replacement, and technical drawing interpretation. Strong teamwork, problem solving, and inspection reporting support efficient, compliant production.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Rework II
Taylored Management- Thales
Irvine
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Reworked monitors for airline customers, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Removed and replaced damaged parts including upgraded PCB boards, front bezels, LCD screens, and USB ports to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted quality visual inspections on incoming parts and final inspections before shipping, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
General Laborer
Self-employeed
Orange & Ventura County
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed assembly, moving support, and light landscaping to support project completion.
- Completed diverse client projects with consistent reliability and professionalism, resulting in positive client feedback and repeat business.
Sr. Assembler/Tester
Parker Aerospace
Irvine, California
05.2018 - 08.2024
- Executed teardowns and tested hydraulic actuators for F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-18 aircraft, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
- Assembled complex aerospace components by adhering to stringent safety and quality guidelines, reducing assembly errors.
- Resolved assembly issues in real-time by collaborating with team members, minimizing production delays and improving workflow.
- Ensured finished products met specifications by conducting thorough inspections, maintaining high quality and reliability.
- Trained new assemblers on essential techniques and safety measures, enhancing team competency and reducing onboarding time.
Electromechanical Technician
Tesla Motors
Palo Alto, California
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Assembled modules and inverters in High Voltage department, ensuring adherence to manufacturing instructions to enhance production efficiency and maintain safety standards.
- Conducted Final Pulse Tests on battery modules, discharging cells to 30% to verify compliance with airline safety regulations and uphold product standards.
- Routed wire harnesses with precision and wire bonded cells, ensuring stable and durable connections to support overall product reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School
Port Hueneme, CA06-1998
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Final inspection
- Inspection documentation
- Process compliance
- FAA compliance
- Aerospace compliance
- AS9100
- Test equipment setup
- Circuit board repair
- LCD replacement
- Hydraulic component testing
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Mechanical Assembly
- Torque application and inspection
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Assembly drawings
- Hazardous material handling
- Hand tools
- Problem solving
- Collaborative team member
- Blueprint specification interpretation
Certification
- Certification in Professional Development
Chrysalis
Anaheim, CA - 09/2025
Timeline
Rework II
Taylored Management- Thales
01.2026 - 07.2026
General Laborer
Self-employeed
10.2024 - 12.2025
Sr. Assembler/Tester
Parker Aerospace
05.2018 - 08.2024
Electromechanical Technician
Tesla Motors
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Hueneme High School