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Senior Thermal Engineer
Ankara,06
Summary
I am a thermal design engineer with more than 5 years of experience. I specialize in thermal engineering and have designed, analyzed, modeled, and validated different thermo-fluid components and systems. I work in harmony with other disciplines/professions in an agile and collaborative environment. - As a good team player, I enjoy solving challenging problems with my team. - I do not hesitate to take responsibility and make critical decisions - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams - Leadership and management
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Specialist Thermal Design Engineer
Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI)
07.2022 - Current
- Avionics cooling design and analysis, engine compartment cooling analysis using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermodynamic/fluid mechanics principles.
- Performing thermal design and analysis studies for 5th-generation aircraft and other unmanned aerial vehicle platforms according to aviation standards.
- Carrying out 5th-generation material development studies in line with military standards by increasing the accuracy of mathematical optimization methods by collaborating with teams within and outside the company.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Aerodynamics Engineer
Milpower Engineering
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Use fundamental thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design and optimize components and integrate edge technologies in cooling systems.
- Perform 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D thermal modeling and simulation and validate the models using test data.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure the thermal solution aligns with technical requirements, program schedule, business practices, and cost.
- Document all milestones at each stage of the design process – from the conceptual phase to the validation phase.
CFD Project Engineer
Navist Engineering
10.2020 - 12.2021
- CFD Design Engineer
- Perform 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D thermal modeling and simulation of electric vehicle interior air conditioning systems.
- Perform the radiator analyses using the NTU-Heat Transfer method efficient cooling analysis of thermal cabinets.
- Perform test rig analysis, building HVAC system modeling, and 3D analysis of fuel systems developed for the Aircraft Test Engine.
R&D Internship
CMS JANT VE MAKINE SANAYI INC.
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Engineering intern in the research and development department in the automotive industry.
Education
M.Sc. Student - Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
01-2023
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University of Strathclyde
11-2018
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Izmir Katip Celebi University
06-2018
Skills
- ANSYS Fluent 4 Yrs
- FLOEFD 4 Yrs
- ANSYS Icepack 2 Yrs
- COMSOL Multiphysics 3 Yrs
- SpaceClaim 5 Yrs
- SolidWorks 5 Yrs
Websites
Interests
Cycling, Pilates, Hiking and Trekking, Travelling, Painting, Reading
Timeline
Specialist Thermal Design Engineer
Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI)
07.2022 - Current
Aerodynamics Engineer
Milpower Engineering
12.2021 - 07.2022
CFD Project Engineer
Navist Engineering
10.2020 - 12.2021
R&D Internship
CMS JANT VE MAKINE SANAYI INC.
08.2017 - 09.2017
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University of Strathclyde
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Izmir Katip Celebi University
M.Sc. Student - Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Awards
Top Ranking Student Award 2018 – Izmir Katip Celebi University Highest Ranked Student of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Izmir Katip Celebi University High Honor Student in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Publications
- Optimization of Weld Bead Geometry for TIG Welding Process, 2020, Chapter 12, Turhan F., Yildirim C., Aydin L.
- Mikro Turbojet Motorları İçin Basit Egzoz Isı Kazanım Kanallarının Tasarım Optimizasyonu, 2019, Hakeymez D.,Yildirim C.,Acarer S. Katip Çelebi
- Niversitesi
- Shape Optimization Of A Fluid And Thermal Engineering Problem Using Computer Simulations, 2018, Hakeymez D.,Yildirim C.,Acarer S., 14. Ulusal Tesisat Mühendisliği Kongresi
Personal Skills
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Team work
- Management
- Multitasking
- Organized