Ernesto Chavez

About Ernesto Chavez

Automation and program engineer with 15+ years driving large-scale hardware, robotics, automation, and infrastructure programs across tech leaders, aerospace, medical, and automotive sectors. Deep expertise in systems engineering, embedded hardware, mechatronics, PCBA, OEM/CM management, NPI, system reliability, and cross-functional program execution. Experienced supporting heavily automated, hyperscale distributed systems, and complex HW/SW integration environments. Mechatronics Engineer with an MBA and currently pursuing a Master’s in AI. Black Belt Six Sigma professional dedicated to deliver high-impact technical programs, improve system performance at scale, and influence engineering roadmaps in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Experience

1. Sr Technical Program Manager

   Tesla

   Apr 2026 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

Education

• Universidad Tecmilenio

  Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence

  2025 — 2026

• Universidad Tecmilenio

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations with Quality and Process control.

  2017 — 2018

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  2005 — 2011

Skills

• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Test Automation
• Solidworks
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Autocad
• Automation
• Program Management
• Fmea
• Project Planning
• Cnc
• System Design
• Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Engineering Management
• Project Engineering
• Process Automation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Plc
• Electronics