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