Company: ES-AL MAKİNA OTOMASYON Co.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Duration: Jan 2020 – Mar 2022
Project Description:
As a mechanical design engineer at ES-AL Makina, I was fully responsible for the complete cycle of automation machine development – from concept and 3D design to fabrication, assembly, testing, and revision. The machines were mostly customer-specific and designed for the food and packaging industries, requiring rapid adaptability in both mechanical configuration and functional parameters such as speed, volume, and viscosity.
I managed all phases independently, including mechanism design, part detailing, component selection, BOM creation, and coordination with the manufacturing team. Fast revision cycles and parallel customer requests provided me with valuable experience in high-paced, custom engineering environments.
Examples of Machines Designed:
- Tube filling machines for viscous and semi-viscous materials
- Stick pack filling systems
- Liquid filling machines for different container types
- Single and double-walled tanks with electric heating elements
- Automatic labeling machines and cap tighteners
- Custom conveyor systems for integrated packaging lines
Key Responsibilities & Tools:
- 3D design and assembly in SolidWorks
- 2D drawings and production documentation
- Selection of industrial components (motors, sensors, actuators)
- Supervision of part fabrication, assembly, and testing
- Rapid revision handling based on real-time customer feedback
- BOM creation and support for serial production
Key Takeaway:
This period gave me hands-on experience with end-to-end engineering execution. It sharpened my ability to handle high-variation, fast-delivery projects with confidence and efficiency.