Rene Elias

Master Technician and Consultant

Los Angeles, CA

relias@lilloeng.com
mobile: (831) 281-6098

Mr. Elias is an Automotive Master Technician with more than two decades of experience across the automotive and electric vehicle industries. As an expert in vehicle technology, diagnostics, and repair, he inspects automobiles and trucks and evaluates technical concerns, claims, and complex repair issues. He provides consultative guidance on best practices, standard of care, warranty matters, preventive maintenance programs, and service process improvement.

Prior to consulting, Mr. Elias held leadership and senior technical roles as a Shop Manager, Team Leader, and Master/Level 5 Technician within automotive dealerships and EV service organizations. His background includes comprehensive education and hands-on expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles, internal combustion engines, high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, ADAS, steering and suspension, braking systems, transmissions, drivetrains, HVAC systems, and advanced diagnostics.

Academic Credentials 

DMC Automotive Training Center, Placentia, CA, 1997

Chrysler Academy Training (Level 3), 1998-2020

Licenses and Certifications

Master Certified Technician with Chrysler /Jeep Dodge (Chrysler Academy)

  • Electrical Systems

  • Advanced Electrical Systems

  • Electric/Hybrid Vehicles

  • Air Conditioning

  • Transmission Automatic and Manual

  • Diesel

  • Suspension

  • Body Fitment

  • Brakes

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (EPA 609) Certification

Certified Rivian Electric Vehicle Technician

Certified Audi Technician

Certified Chevrolet Technician

Certified Ford Service Advisor

Experience

  • Master Technician and Consultant, Lillo Engineering Inc., Scotts Valley, CA, 2026-present

  • Rivian level 5 Technician/Shop Manager, Denver, CO and El Segundo, CA, 2022-2025

  • Vehicle Refurbishment Operations Manager, Denver, CO, 2020-2022

  • Master Technician and Shop Foreman, Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge Dealerships (multiple locations), 2010-2020

  • Automotive Technician, Keyes Audi, Van Nuys, CA, 2009-2010

  • Shop Foreman, AutoNation Chrysler/Jeep, Valencia, CA, 2005-2009

  • ASM/Service Advisor, Mini of Universal city and San Gabriel Ford, 2003-2005

  • Technician, Burbank Fire Department, Burbank, CA, 2003 - 2003

  • Technician, Center Chrysler/Jeep, Sherman Oaks, CA, 1998 - 2003