Marcus Schnell
Master Technician & Consultant
mschnell@lilloeng.com
Mr. Schnell is a Master Technician with over twenty years of experience in the automotive and equipment industries. As an expert in vehicle technology and repair, he often inspects automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, and other types of vehicles or machinery and assesses concerns, claims or issues involving them. He also consults on best practices, standard of care, warranty issues, preventative maintenance, or other topics in the field of vehicle service and repair.
Before becoming a consultant, Mr. Schnell held lead technician and service advisor positions at automotive and heavy-equipment dealerships. He has education and experience in areas including gasoline engines, diesel engines, electrical systems, steering and suspension systems, brakes, transmissions, drivetrains, HVAC systems, among others.
Academic Credentials
Ford Technician Training
Engine Master Technician Series, 2009
Chassis Master Technician Series, 2020
New Model Training, annually 2012-2022
Licenses and Certifications
Ford Certified Master Engine and Chassis Technician with Individual Certifications in Areas Including
Electrical Systems, 2006
Gasoline Engine Repair, 2008
Diesel Engine Repair, 2009
Diesel Engine Performance, 2009
Brakes, 2013
Steering and Suspension, 2019
Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains, 2019
Climate Control, 2019
Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (EPA 609) Certification, 2020
Experience
Master Technician and Consultant, Lillo Engineering Inc., Scotts Valley, CA, 2025-present
Service Advisor, CDJR (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM) and Volkswagen, Santa Cruz, CA, 2024-2025
Service Advisor, North Bay Ford, Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-2024
Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, C&N Tractor, 2022
Lead Diesel Technician, THE FORD STORE MORGAN HILL-Morgan Hill, CA, 2018-2022
Master Diesel Technician, Salinas Valley Ford, Salinas, CA, 2017-2018
Lead Diesel Technician, Tiffany Ford-Hollister, CA January, 2006-2017
General Line Auto and RV Technician, Bozeman Ford Lincoln & RV, Bozeman, MT, 2003-2005
Light Line Technician, Livingston Ford-Livingston, MT September 2002-2003
Assistant Race Director, National Hot Rod Diesel Association, 2008-2012
Sprint Car Pit Crew, 2007-2010