Salih Erdem Tellioglu
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Motivated mechanical engineering student at UC Berkeley with multidisciplinary experience spanning robotics, advanced vehicle systems, and mechatronic design. Completed an ADAS internship at Ford, gaining exposure to next-generation EV safety technologies, sensor integration, and on-road testing. Served as Mechanical Lead of FRC Team #8780, guiding design, prototyping, and cross-team collaboration under competitive deadlines. Skilled in ROS, C++, Python, CAD, and embedded system integration, with hands-on practice in control systems, perception, and hardware–software synchronization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Istanbul, Turkiye
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Gained hands-on experience with ADAS hardware and systems including multi-range radars, ultrasonic sensors, and front/surround/rear cameras, applying them to advanced driver safety functions.
- Supported on-road testing of Ford’s pre-market Tourneo E-Courier EV, evaluating Lane-Centering Assist (LCA), and Emergency Stop features via CAN-bus and OBD data collection tools (Vector systems).
- Analyzed driver safety regulations (European Commission, DDAW requirements) to understand compliance testing, Human–Machine Interface (HMI) standards, and driver drowsiness validation protocols.
- Received workplace safety (ISG) training and introductory training in object-oriented programming (OOP) for data-driven engineering tasks.
Co-Captain & Mechanical Team Lead
FIRST Robotics
Ankara, Turkiye
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Directed a 15+ member mechanical subteam in end-to-end robot development, from CAD design in Fusion 360 to prototyping, machining, and system integration for international competitions.
- Collaborated with programming and electrical subteams to align embedded systems (CAN bus, motor controllers, pneumatics) with mechanical designs, strengthening cross-disciplinary integration.
- Guided peers through design reviews, failure analysis, and iteration cycles, ensuring compliance with FRC safety and technical regulations while fostering a professional engineering workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2028
Skills
- Programming & Control: C, Python, MATLAB
- Embedded & Systems Integration: CAN-bus communication, motor controllers, microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32), real-time control loops
- Mechanical Design & Prototyping: SolidWorks, Fusion 360 CAD, Ansys Workbench, 3D Printing
- Computer Vision & Perception: OpenCV, camera calibration
- Data & Tools: Git/GitHub, OOP fundamentals, data logging & analysis
- Collaboration & Leadership
Relevant Coursework
- Mathematics: MATH 54 – Linear Algebra & Differential Equations; MATH 53 – Multivariable Calculus (in progress)
- Computer Science & Programming: E7 – Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers; CS 61B – Data Structures (in progress)
- Electrical & Mechanical Engineering: E26 – Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design
- Physics & Fundamentals: PHYSICS 7A – Mechanics; PHYSICS 7B – Electricity & Magnetism (in progress)
Timeline
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Engineer
Ford Motor Company
05.2025 - 06.2025
Co-Captain & Mechanical Team Lead
FIRST Robotics
09.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley