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