Soroosh Mehdi
Austin
Summary
Dynamic automotive technician with extensive experience at Rivian, excelling in diagnostics and repair. Proven ability in vehicle maintenance and quality control, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and effective communication, driving efficiency and collaboration within teams. Committed to safety compliance and shop organization for superior service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Repair Technician
Dripping Classics
Dripping Springs
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and overall restoration work on older, considered 'classic' vehicles.
- Kept inventory of parts and shop supplies, and ordered according to the company's needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, and performed overall shop upkeep.
- Collaborated, and shared ideas and inputs for the overall growth and efficiency of the shop.
Repair Technician
Rivian
Austin
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: CDM technology contractor
- Worked at Rivian service center as a contractor through CDM Technology
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on customer vehicles as per Rivian training procedures
- CDM technology contractor
Production Associate
Tesla
Austin
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: GFTX
- Performed Associate duties including, hands on operation of torque tools to ensure that tightening torque of body parts were to manufacturer's specifications
- Overall building of the Model Y
- GFTX
Lube Technician/State Inspector
Austin Automotive Specialists
Austin
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Executed State inspections for the state of Texas
- Performed line Lube services, tune ups and overall maintenance on customer vehicles and delivered excellent customer service in a polite and professional manner
Automotive Technician Trainee
Cowboy Kia
Conroe
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostics to identify issues and repair needs
- Performed routine maintenance services, including tune-ups, brake services, suspension work, steering alignments, and tire balancing and rotating
- Addressed warranty repairs or replacements, and handled recalls, service campaigns, and service actions as released by KIA Motors Central
- Conducted pre-delivery inspections on new cars to ensure optimal performance before sale
- Gained extensive internal training for KIA service technical certifications
Team Member
Whataburger
Texas
11.2014 - 03.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service while operating cash registers
- Balanced work responsibilities with part-time academic pursuits
Automotive Service Technician
Renato Benz Services
Aliso Viejo
08.2005 - 10.2013
- Performed routine maintenance, including oil changes, tune-ups, and brake pad replacement & adjustment
- Executed repairs on suspension, drivetrain, driveshaft, U-joints, and other components
- Conducted valve cover gasket replacement and valve spring 'Lift' adjustments
- Serviced and replaced water pumps, power steering components, and radiators
Customer Service Manager (Co-Owner)
Postal Annex
Irvine
01.2003 - 07.2007
- Managed customer service needs, cash registers, inventory, and order stock
- Oversaw quality control to maintain high standards of service
Education
Associate of Science - Film Production and Directing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX09.2018
German Auto Service -
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2005
Skills
- Oil Change
- Suspension
- Automotive Repair
- Tire Service
- Alignment
- Mechanic Experience
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Brake Repair
- Service Technician Experience
- Transmissions
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Experience
- Low Voltage
- Communication skills
- Power tools
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Brake inspection
- Routine maintenance
- Parts ordering
- Vehicle inspection
- Collaboration skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Shop organization
- Service documentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Repair logging
- Hardware repair
- Mechanical skills
- Component replacement
- Safety requirements
- Soldering proficiency
Timeline
Repair Technician
Dripping Classics
03.2024 - 02.2025
Repair Technician
Rivian
05.2023 - 01.2024
Production Associate
Tesla
05.2022 - 05.2023
Lube Technician/State Inspector
Austin Automotive Specialists
02.2022 - 05.2022
Automotive Technician Trainee
Cowboy Kia
03.2019 - 08.2021
Team Member
Whataburger
11.2014 - 03.2019
Automotive Service Technician
Renato Benz Services
08.2005 - 10.2013
Customer Service Manager (Co-Owner)
Postal Annex
01.2003 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Film Production and Directing
Houston Community College
German Auto Service -
Universal Technical Institute
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