Cavit Mertkan Firat
Mechanical Engineer
Torino,10
Summary
Mechanical Engineer (MSc) specializing in vehicle dynamics, active suspension systems, and control-oriented simulation. Experienced in MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, surrogate modeling, and nonlinear model predictive control. Developed advanced actuator force maps and integrated multi-actuator chassis models within an NMPC framework as part of the SmartCorners European research project. Previous industry experience at Hidromek in hydraulics, manufacturing processes, CAD/FEM, and system analysis. Highly motivated to contribute to modern automotive R&D with a strong focus on modeling, simulation, and innovative chassis technologies.
Overview
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Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern (R&D)
Hidromek
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed hydraulic schematics and technical drawings of industrial vehicles, supporting design verification for new heavy-equipment platforms.
- Performed FEM analysis using ANSYS to evaluate structural behavior of suspension components, improving design robustness, simulating mathematical suspension model (MATLAB/SIMULINK).
- Worked with CAD tools (SolidWorks/CATIA/Inventor) to model hydraulic components and assemblies for suspension and steering systems.
- Collaborated with senior R&D engineers during the company-partnered capstone project “Mathematical Modelling, Design and Optimization of Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension System (HMK635WL).
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hidromek
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Gained hands-on experience across the entire production line including CNC machining, automation systems, gear manufacturing, and quality control.
- Supported manufacturing engineering tasks involving ISO standards, dimensional inspection, and process documentation.
- Used FEM tools (ANSYS/HyperWorks basic level) to understand structural analysis requirements for heavy-duty machinery components.
- Worked with CAD/CAM tools in real manufacturing workflows, improving understanding of design-to-production processes.
- Observed assembly operations of heavy-equipment subsystems (suspension, chassis, hydraulic systems), enhancing system-level mechanical insight.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
Torino, Italy10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Cankaya University
Ankara, Turkey07.2022
Skills
CAD (Inventor - SolidWorks - CATIA)
Certification
Mechanical Engineering Training ( PLC, Testing)
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern (R&D)
Hidromek
07.2021 - 08.2021
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hidromek
07.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Politecnico Di Torino
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Cankaya University