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Timothy Edwards

Fremont,CA

Summary

I am a Launch Engineering Technician with over 10 years of experience at Tesla, eager to leverage my expertise and continue advancing my career to the next level.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead NPI Engineering Technician

Tesla
09.2022 - Current
  • I lead engineering validation builds and trials, drive NPI activities, support production line readiness and process development to successfully launch and introduce new products. I record trial data process parameters, manage trial materials, and address build escalation issues. Additionally, I collaborate with engineers and designers to investigate and resolve failure issues. I have a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing validation process for complex new products across various engineering teams and manufacturing centers, including developing methodologies, validation plans, and associated KPIs."
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to troubleshoot battery manufacturing processes
  • Enhanced the accuracy of technical documentation by regularly reviewing and updating build plans, schematics, diagrams, and manuals
  • Manage daily meetings, oversee technician team objectives, assign and host build reviews, and set performance standards

In-Line Quality Engineering Technician

Tesla
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Firmware Diagnostic, trouble shooting In line general assembly repairs on moving line, safety critical repairs, high Voltage battery and drive unit repairs.
  • Reported non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Trained technicians on repairs and quality inspection standards.

Service Technician III

Tesla
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Service tesla vehicles at fremont factory, support EOL repairs, diagnostic, safety, R&R.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.

Education

No Degree -

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA

Skills

  • Experienced in MS office, Excel, powerpoint, MS teams, MOS, FX
  • Beta Builds, SOP-start of production planning
  • Validate and commission prototype builds
  • Organize and execute high volume parts trials
  • Manage daily/weekly NPI build plans
  • Execute and ship engineering validation builds
  • Validate parts and equipment involved in production devolvement
  • Lead technician team

Timeline

Lead NPI Engineering Technician

Tesla
09.2022 - Current

In-Line Quality Engineering Technician

Tesla
08.2020 - 09.2022

Service Technician III

Tesla
10.2016 - 08.2020

No Degree -

Ohlone College
Timothy Edwards