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ata kaplan

@atakaplan

Mechanical engineering graduate with robotics experience, designed a surgical-robotics end effector and simulated a SCARA robot in MATLAB.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an engineering role where I can apply and further develop my technical capabilities within a professional engineering environment.

At the University of Sussex, I designed a linear-stage end effector for permanent-magnet positioning in surgical robotics. I also designed a SCARA robot for automated chocolate packing, developing its kinematics and trajectory simulations in MATLAB.

My coursework included designing and testing PI controllers for DC motor speed control and state-feedback control for inverted-pendulum balancing using MATLAB/Simulink and Quanser hardware. I also implemented vision features on a Quanser QBot 3 and programmed an ATmega2560 robot for line tracking, obstacle avoidance, and object following.

At KIPAS Holding, I worked with automation teams at starch, paper, and textile fiber manufacturing facilities, gaining exposure to SCADA systems and Siemens automation technologies. At Cagri Makina, I prepared machine-component drawings in SolidWorks, monitored machining, and supported project tracking and material selection.

As Event Director at the University of Sussex Turkish Society, I planned cultural and social events and managed budgets, generating over £1,000 in surplus for future activities. I’m seeking an engineering role where I can apply and further develop my technical capabilities in a professional engineering environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Automation Intern

KIPAS Holding

Jun 2026 - Sep 2026 (3 months)

Worked with automation teams across starch, paper, and textile fiber manufacturing facilities. Gained hands-on exposure to SCADA systems and Siemens automation technologies for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.

SCADA Siemens Automation Process Monitoring Production Workflows

Event Director

University of Sussex Turkish Society

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)

Planned and organised cultural and social events to promote engagement. Managed budgets and generated over £1,000 in surplus, reinvesting funds into the society to support future activities.

Event Planning Budget Management Communication Skills Leadership Project Management

Manufacturing and Project Intern

Cagri Makina

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Prepared technical drawings of machine components in SolidWorks based on customer requirements and monitored machining processes. Supported project tracking and material ordering/selection for machine component projects serving the thermoforming, packaging, and food industries.

Solidworks technical drawings Machining Project Tracking material selection Dial Bore Gauge Caliper Use Height Gauge CMM

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Sussex

BEng, Mechanical Engineering with Robotics

2022 - 2026

Activities and societies: Designed linear-stage end effector for surgical robotics; designed SCARA robot for chocolate packing; implemented PI controllers and state-feedback control; implemented vision and embedded systems projects.

BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Robotics. Designed a linear-stage end effector for surgical robotics and a SCARA robot for automated chocolate packing, with MATLAB and SolidWorks.

Ontario Technical University

BEng, Mechatronics Engineering

2021 - 2022

Activities and societies: Gained hands-on experience in system integration, automation, and control technologies; strengthened practical skills through project-based learning; enhanced adaptability and teamwork in a multicultural environment.

Studied Mechatronics Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in system integration, automation, and control technologies.

Monarch Park Collegiate Institute

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, General

2019 - 2021

Activities and societies: Participated in volunteering activities and represented the school as a basketball team member, developing teamwork, communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma with high results in mathematics and science, including Advanced Functions, Physics, and Calculus and Vectors.