Alihan Eren Sarıçayır

Software Engineer

Türkiye2 yrs 5 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

3+ years of experience in automation and machine manufacturing.
Expertise in PLC programming and industrial robotics.
Led AI-driven automation projects with significant impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Mechatronics Engineer specializing in automation and robotics within the manufacturing sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Industrial RoboticsAutomationPlc Programming

Other Skills

AIImage ProcessingRobot ProgrammingPLC Logic DevelopmentAutomation Architecture DesignVision Inspection SystemsMaterial Handling EquipmentSimulationDigital ValidationPLC Software DevelopmentSiemens TIA PortalBeckhoff TwinCATMachine CommissioningHMI IntegrationServo Drives

About

Mechatronics Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the automation and machine manufacturing industry, specializing in PLC programming, industrial robotics, motion control, and virtual commissioning. Experienced in developing and simulating production lines using Digital Twin technologies and robot simulation platforms such as NX MCD, Robot Studio, and RoboDK. Hands-on experience with Siemens, Beckhoff, and CODESYS platforms, industrial robots, and advanced motion systems. Focused on continuously enhancing skills in robotics, simulation, and Industry 4.0 solutions, while advancing a career in high-impact automation and robotics projects.

Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

0 mo

Current Experience

Siemens

Manufacturing Engineer

May 2026 – Present · 0 mo · Gebze, Kocaeli, Türkiye · Hybrid

Coiltech maki̇na san. ti̇c. a.ş

4 roles

Automation Technologies Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 · 11 mos

Led the robotics and automation scope of a TÜBİTAK-approved research project (Project No: 7250324) focused on developing an AI-driven, image processing–based inspection and stacking system for sheet metal forming processes. Took end-to-end responsibility for robot programming, PLC logic development, and overall automation architecture design. Implemented a Beckhoff PC-based automation architecture to enable synchronized control of vision inspection systems and material handling equipment.
Gained hands-on experience with 2D and 3D camera systems through system-level integration, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring reliable defect detection and automated stacking performance.
Performed simulation and digital validation studies using NX MCD, Robot Studio, and RoboDK prior to physical commissioning.

AIImage ProcessingRobot ProgrammingPLC Logic DevelopmentAutomation Architecture DesignVision Inspection Systems+5

Automation Engineer

Promoted

Sep 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Developed PLC software for automated production lines using Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200 / S7-1500) and Beckhoff TwinCAT.
Commissioned production lines consisting of robots and various automation units.
Performed machine start-up, debugging, and optimization phases on-site.
Integrated HMIs, servo drives, safety systems, and supported production ramp-up activities.

PLC Software DevelopmentSiemens TIA PortalBeckhoff TwinCATMachine CommissioningHMI IntegrationServo Drives+3

Automation Engineer

Nov 2022 – Sep 2023 · 10 mos

Developed PLC software for automated machinery and supported commissioning activities.
Strong foundation in industrial electrical schematics, mechanical systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators supporting motion-controlled automation systems.
Developed a 3-axis gantry system controlled via IPC running CODESYS, implementing interpolation algorithms.

PLC Software DevelopmentCommissioning ActivitiesElectrical SchematicsMechanical SystemsPneumatic SystemsHydraulic Actuators+2

Internship

Aug 2022 – Oct 2022 · 2 mos

Observed PLC programming and machine commissioning activities.
Learned how project workflows progress between departments, including Electrical Office, Assembly, Production & Project Office, and Automation Office.

Unitek elektrik makine otomasyon a.ş.

Internship

Jan 2022 – Mar 2022 · 2 mos

Gained hands-on exposure to industrial robots, including KUKA and UR robots.
Observed automation system design, programming workflows, and manufacturing processes.

Kormas electric motors

Internship

Aug 2020 – Oct 2020 · 2 mos

Observed electronics and R&D processes within industrial manufacturing operations.
Participated in assembly and molding process observations to understand production workflows.