James Samuel Farlow
* ******* **** **** ******, NC 27503 Phone: 919-***-**** *.***.******@*****.*** Certifications
Refrigerant and recover
EPA 609
A1 Engine Repair
A6 Electrical & Electronic
Systems
A4 Steering and
Suspension Repair
A5 Brake System Repair
A8 Engine Performance
Key Skills
Travel International and
Domestic, passport is
current
Mechanical Fabrication
Welding
Hydraulics
Machining
Sheet Metal Forming
Electronics
Wiring
Advanced Diagnostics
Training of other
individuals in the field of
service
Education
Durham Technical
Community College
Machining Technologies
– 1999-2000
Nashville Auto Diesel
College 2000-2001
AUTO - TECHNICAN-FIELD –
TECHNICAN - LAB TECHNICAN.
Experience in diagnostics, repair, development, and management across many automated and automotive platforms.
Sixteen years’ experience in automotive repair and field service operations related to inductive charging including advanced diagnostics and performance enhancements. Detailed knowledge of the automotive life cycle including shop organization and customer interactions. Includes the training of both automotive technicians and grid side electricians in proper installation techniques related to high and low power transfer related to electric vehicle charging.
Technology Summary
MS Office: Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Diagnostic
Tools:
DVOM meters, scopes, all hand and power tools, software flashing and reprogramming
Mechanical Experience
Elite Electronics Performed mobile ADAS calibrations, including adaptive cruise control,
blind spot monitors, glass
calibrations, ETC. Perform in depth
diagnostics generally related to auto
body, collision damage. Perform
module programming on all makes
and modules of vehicles. Perform
R1234 YF air condition service. All
mechanical repairs. Durham, NC March-
2018-COVID Furlough / Layoff
Federal Express Fleet vehicle technician. Responsible for managing a fleet of gas\diesel
delivery vehicles, including diagnosis
and parts ordering. Perform PM and
major repairs as well as completing
VIR reports. Raleigh, NC 2018-2018
Riverview Auto Center Installation service specialist, tra customer facilities install, diagno
repair inductive charging system
training both auto technicians an
electricians of proper installation
Responsible for north America’s
network as well as relaying any q
product issues to manufacturing
engineering. Responsible for onb
dealers or independent shop for
into the network. Travel to custo
and train how to properly operat
charging system with direct cont
customer to ensure highest satis
Raleigh, NC 2012-Current
Repairs all makes and models of
trucks and car, including gas and
diesel engines. Responsible for
creating estimates and ordering parts
for repairs. Performs all levels of
diagnostics and repairs. Reports to
service manager. Durham, NC 2016-
2018
Available for Full-Time & Contract Assignments
Evatran Installation service specialist, travel
to customer facilities install, diagnose
and repair inductive charging
systems. As well as training both auto
technicians and electricians of proper
installation techniques. Responsible
for north America’s technician’s
network as well as relaying any
quality of product issues to
manufacturing and engineering.
Responsible for onboarding auto
dealers or independent shop for
partnering into the network. Travel to
customer location and train how to
properly operate the charging system
with direct contact to customer to
ensure highest satisfaction. Raleigh,
NC 2012-Current
Installation service specialist, travel
to customer facilities install, diagnose
and repair inductive charging
systems. As well as training both auto
technicians and electricians of proper
installation techniques. Responsible
for north America’s technician’s
network as well as relaying any
quality of product issues to
manufacturing and engineering.
Responsible for onboarding auto
dealers or independent shop for
partnering into the network. Travel to
customer location and train how to
properly operate the charging system
with direct contact to customer to
ensure highest satisfaction. Raleigh,
NC 2012-2016
Autohaus Imports Service Diagnose, repair and maintenance with a focus on all European import
vehicles. Raleigh, NC 2009-2012
N-Tune Automotive Shop Lead. Diagnostics repair and maintenance on all makes of vehicles.
Emphasis on Asian and Domestic.
Durham, NC 2003-2009
Michael Jordan Nissan Perform dealer level repairs and diagnostics on Nissan products.
Durham, NC 2001-2003
Related Experience:
Years of experience mechanically repairing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining a diverse group of vehicles. Experience including farm equipment, personal watercraft, boats, hybrid automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and drag racing cars. Full fabrication and integration experience during many years of drag racing including experience as a fabricator, driver, crew chief and maintenance personnel. Excellent inter personnel skills overseeing professional and personal personnel in exciting and rewarding environments.