Ipek Kuzkaya
Severna Park,MD
Summary
Automation Engineer with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering, seeking an entry-level role to leverage skills in automation integration. Proven track record in problem-solving and project success through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer 1
Schneider Electric
Carrolton, TX
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Enhanced building efficiency and safety through intensive training in building science and sustainability and securing OSHA 30 certification, ensuring full compliance with site safety standards.
- Enhanced system reliability and scalability by designing robust BAS network architectures, resulting in seamless controller communication and reduced network latency across large-scale infrastructures.
- Engineered complete BAS control packages, including network layouts and airflow diagrams, which streamlined the installation process and ensured accurate device scheduling for complex projects.
- Identified system inefficiencies and hardware gaps through comprehensive on-site BAS and HVAC audits, evaluating network topologies and control strategies to inform retro-commissioning decisions.
- Streamlined project timelines by managing subcontractors and resolving RFIs in real-time, acting as the primary technical liaison between field operations and the client during site meetings.
- Bridged the gap between hardware design and software implementation by collaborating with Applications Engineers to develop high-fidelity HMI graphics using EcoStruxure and Adobe Illustrator, improving user interface clarity for end-operators
Semiconductor Technical Sales Intern
Bosch
Plymouth, MI
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed Excel-based commercial tracking and forecasting tools for North America sales leadership to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Increased win rates by producing high-impact sales presentations and product positioning decks for key customer acquisitions.
- Coordinated distribution and tracking of semiconductor samples for critical customer evaluations, accelerating design cycles.
- Maintained account maps and strategic contact databases to optimize CRM integrity and enhance team outreach.
Circuits and Systems Learning Assistant
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Enhanced student proficiency in circuit analysis through hands-on instruction and troubleshooting support during weekly lab sessions.
- Connected theory with practice by guiding students in real-world implementation and debugging of circuit designs.
- Elevated academic outcomes by delivering technical feedback on pre-labs and assignments, facilitating mastery of design techniques and theoretical concepts.
Software Intern
DEI Group
Columbia, MD
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Eliminated manual data entry by building a C# application that synchronizes database updates to Excel with a single click, ensuring 100% data consistency.
- Developed dynamic SQL look-up table and C# logic to automate terminology conversion between military and industrial standards, facilitating cross-sector software adaptation.
- Engineered modular C# libraries that replaced hardcoded text with adaptive keyword logic, increasing flexibility of fault detection tools and improving system scalability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2025
Projects And Extracurricular
- Smart Software-Controlled Foam Dart Launcher (Sponsored by Texas Instruments)
- World Origami Olympics, Ranked 67th globally
- Web Design of Start-up Company (Sponsored by SignalsSense)
Timeline
Automation Engineer 1
Schneider Electric
07.2025 - 01.2026
Semiconductor Technical Sales Intern
Bosch
01.2025 - 06.2025
Circuits and Systems Learning Assistant
Michigan State University
09.2023 - 05.2025
Software Intern
DEI Group
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Michigan State University