Adel Arellano has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and electronics. He has a degree in electronics and communication engineering technology from ITT Technical Institute. Currently he works as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, where he improves manufacturing processes, troubleshoots equipment issues to reduce downtime, creates documentation and training, and more. Previously he was an Electronics Technician and Lead Battery Technician at SMITH Electric Vehicles, where he developed operating procedures, tested components, constructed wire harnesses, and assisted in battery system development. He also has experience as a press operator at a printing company.

1. Adel Arellano
6017 North Holly St. ■ Kansas City, MO 64118
816-604-9791 ■ Adel.Arellano@gmail.com
Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Electronics Technician / Mechanical
Technician / Lead Battery Technician / Safety Committee
 Proficient with Manufacturing Execution Systems (Insequence)
 Familiar with Sonic, Infrared Welding and Laser Scoring equipment
 Start-up experience in an electrically powered automotive factory
 Software installation and diagnosis instrument experience
 Proficient in troubleshooting electrical circuits and electrical wiring
 High level of overall Mechanical Aptitude
 The ability to navigate circuit diagrams and electrical schematics
 Developed and documented work instructions(SOP)
 Experience using MS Word, Excel, Power Point
 Extensive experience with hand tools, power tools, high voltage, soldering, forklift certified
 Ability to work under minimal supervision
 Bilingual
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute, Kansas City, MO
Associates Degree in Computer / Electronics Engineering Technology
Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering Technology
EXPERIENCE
December 2015 Yanfeng Automotive Interiors ~ Riverside, MO.
to Present Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Dec. 2015 to Present)
 Evaluate manufacturing processes to determine areas for improvement
 Exceptional troubleshooting skills aimed at reducing equipment downtime
 Excellent computer skills which lead to quick solutions and less downtime
 Successfully drew pin diagram for console harness from scratch leading to
less downtime and more accuracy to identify the fault on the harness
 Created Excel spreadsheet used by all shifts to record the production
progress
 Perform scheduled/unscheduled PM’s
 Successfully learn any job presented throughout the plant
 Provide training to other technicians
June 2010 SMITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES ~ Kansas City, MO
to Oct. 2015 Electronics Technician (Aug. 2014 – Oct. 2015)
 Assisted engineering managing projects
 Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to be used by new High
Voltage Charger Supplier

2.  Troubleshooting circuit boards down to the component level
 Responsible for all electrical component incoming testing, validation, and software
updates
 Rebuilt high voltage chargers
 Aided engineering with component testing and validation
 Completed drawings, design schematics, and pin outs on automotive componentry
 Programmed and tested components while validating new software
 Constructed first article wire harnesses per engineers prints
Lead Battery Technician (Dec. 2011 – Aug. 2014)
 Assisted in the development and implementation of the A123 Battery System
 Built prototypes, and test products, special instruments, and unique equipment
 Developed and documented SOP’s for battery assembly
 Designed and built an Interface Cart, with the functions to charge and drain individual
battery strings while collecting detailed performance data
 Built and tested 40kWh, 80kWh, and 120kWh battery packs
 Contributed expertise and provided documentation on Repower
 Designed and built different configuration harnesses that were adopted into the
manufacturing process
 Responsible for the completion of incoming projects and all employee training
 Introduced a capital, operational and safety budget for the battery assembly area
 Facilitated leaned processes and increased quality while reducing cost
 Assisted the R&D team to resolve cell balancing issues on battery pods
 Supported supplier quality by working with battery manufacturers to access and ensure
proper quality specifications were met
Gravure Printing ~ Kansas City, MO
Press Operator (Aug.2002 – June 2010)
 Operated an eight color Gravure printing press
 Trained incoming employees
 Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on the machine as needed
 Worked in a very fast pace team oriented environment
 Handled shipping and receiving responsibilities throughout the facility