Alihan Acuner
Trabzon,06
Summary
Mechanical Engineer specializing in robotics with extensive experience in autonomous systems, mechanical design, and electromechanical integration. Developed and tested fully autonomous agricultural robots during a 6-month internship, contributing to TÜBİTAK-funded R&D on energy-absorbing structures. Actively pursuing entry-level roles in Robotics and Automation Engineering within EU and German teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Bold Robotics
Coimbra
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Designed 2 complete subsystems from scratch (herbicide spraying system and battery enclosure) and 1 custom PTZ camera holder for a fully autonomous agricultural robot.
- Developed CAD models using SolidWorks (CSWA) and Autodesk Fusion 360, optimized for manufacturability and assembly.
- Developed 3 prototype iterations, personally handling FDM 3D printing, mechanical assembly, and supplier-based component selection.
- Performed iterative redesign of 3D-printed components to improve structural robustness, fit, and operational reliability.
- Conducted 3 partial field test campaigns on a fully autonomous robot with 14 hours of autonomous operating capacity, supporting system validation and safety checks.
Machinery Engineering Intern
TİSAŞ
Trabzon
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed and analyzed CNC machining, heat treatment, and quality control processes.
- Gained hands‑on exposure to manufacturing tools, material inspection, and measurement techniques.
Education
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey01.2025
Skills
- Autonomous systems design
- Electromechanical systems design
- Servo motor control
- Arduino programming
- System integration
- Prototyping and testing
- SolidWorks expertise
- Fusion 360 proficiency
- Technical drawing skills
- Mechanism design
- Finite element analysis (ANSYS)
- Solid mechanics principles
- Energy absorption techniques
- FDM 3D printing technology
- CNC machining operations
- Metal fabrication processes
- Assembly techniques
- Python programming
- MATLAB proficiency
Certification
Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA), Dassault Systèmes
Availability
Open to entry‑level robotics, automation, and mechanical engineering roles in EU and Germany.
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Turkish
Native
Native
Projects
- TÜBİTAK 2209-B Research Project, lead researcher, 2025, independently performed finite element analysis (ANSYS Mechanical) on three biomimetic sandwich panel design variants, manufactured and experimentally tested six physical samples using compression and drop-impact tests, analyzed energy absorption, damage mechanisms, and failure modes, correlating numerical and experimental results
- Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), lead mechanical designer, served as lead mechanical designer in a 15-person multidisciplinary team, designed critical mechanical subsystems including lifting gear mechanisms, wheel shafts, and drive gears, supported extensive motion, load-carrying, and durability tests on a robot capable of transporting 200 kg payloads Selected academic projects: foldable workshop crane – structural design and load analysis, mechanical press – kinematics and force transmission, speed reducer gearbox – gear design and efficiency calculations, automated game controller (mechatronics) – servo control and mechanical linkages
Technical Skills
Autonomous Systems, Electromechanical Design, Servo Motors, Arduino, System Integration, Prototyping, Field Testing, SolidWorks (CSWA), Fusion 360, Technical Drawing, Mechanism Design, FEA (ANSYS Workbench / ANSYS Mechanical), Solid Mechanics, Energy Absorption, 3D Printing (FDM), CNC Machining, Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Python, MATLAB, Arduino
Accomplishments
TEKNOFEST 2024 - Digital Technologies in Industry - Finalist Degree
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Bold Robotics
07.2025 - 01.2026
Machinery Engineering Intern
TİSAŞ
07.2023 - 08.2023
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Karadeniz Technical University