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Final-year Mechanical Engineering student at METU specializing in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), FFF and DED processes, and robotic systems. Possesses multidisciplinary internship and project experience across defense, renewable energy, and automation; a dynamic engineering candidate who takes ownership of processes from concept to field implementation and has gained leadership experience within IEEE.

📧 kagan.sahin@metu.edu.tr  ·  📍 Ankara  ·  LinkedIn

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Education

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Research & Work Experience

• Development of a mechanical simulation environment for a one-leg hopper robot within the CHERI project.
• Mechanical restoration and remanufacturing of MidiBot, an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV).

• Execution of alignment and tolerance calculations between hydroelectric plant components.
• Development of a customized SCADA system for a renewable energy facility.
• Use of SAP PM module and review of relevant ISO standards.

• Natural gas piping calculations using ZetaCAD; 3D and isometric drawing of pipe systems.

• Machining of TP series pistols on 5 and 6-axis CNC machines; Wire-EDM applications for post-processing.
• Observation of heat treatment and chemical surface treatment processes for weapon systems.

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Technical Skills

CAD & Design Software	SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Grasshopper (Rhino3D), Fusion 360, AutoCAD, ZetaCAD
Programming & Analysis	Python, MATLAB, Arduino / C++, Image Processing (OpenCV-based)
Industrial Systems	SCADA, IoT / Real-Time Data Monitoring, MS Office
Non-Destructive Testing	PT, UT, MT, RT, ET – METU coursework and laboratory applications
Languages	Turkish (Native) · English (B2+) · French (A2)

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Projects & Achievements

• Research on robotic production with WAAM at METU KATAMER. Oral presentation at Additive Manufacturing Conference 2026; paper under review.

• Defense industry-oriented system prototype based on image processing algorithms, supported under the AdımODTÜ Undergraduate Research Projects program.

• One of Turkey’s first AGRO-PV projects. Registered by the Turkish Patent Institute (Design: 2018-Ge-322544; Patent: 2019/03340). First Place at the International Science Olympiads 2018.

• An IoT-based smart monitoring system prototype that measures, classifies, and visualizes electricity consumption at residential scale.

• International Particle Physics Outreach Group event under CERN; international participation certificate.

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Leadership & Volunteering

• Coordination of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Energy and Power Congress.
• IEEE PES High-Performing Student Branch Award (2022).

• Regional student coordination within the Power and Energy Society.

• Organization of an international congress bringing together the academic and industry communities on photovoltaic technology.