WASEM ALSAADI
Melvindale,MI
Summary
Electrical engineer experienced in controls and automation, collaborating with a three-member robotics team to develop a 6-DOF arm, achieving high repeatability. Proficient in ROS and C#/Arduino integration, I excel at translating complex requirements into reliable hardware and software solutions. Seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer position at DTE Energy to contribute to advanced power systems and renewable energy initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Auto Technician
Melvindale Car Care
Melvindale, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Independently sourced work at locally or relative-owned shops, diagnosing and repairing engines, brakes, and electrical issues on more than 20 vehicles.
- Inspected fuse boxes, diagnosed electrical faults, and performed repairs to restore vehicle functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance (oil changes, brake pad replacements, tire rotations) to enhance safety and reliability.
Team Leader
Hollingsworth Supply Chain Innovation
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Team leader.
- Translate and help newcomers in the company.
- Creating a comfortable and safe work area.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan Dearborn
Dearborn, MI08.2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI08-2022
Skills
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- C
- C
- Python
- Assembly language
- HTML
- Arduino
- Analog circuits
- Digital circuits
- Sensor integration
- ROS
- Robot manipulation
- Control systems
- Electrical safety awareness
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Hands-on troubleshooting
- Customer communication
Projects
Senior Design Project “Robotic Arm”
Team Project, University of Michigan–Dearborn, Aug 2025
- Designed and programmed a 6-DOF robotic arm capable of smooth, repeatable pick-and-place operations.
- Developed a C# GUI to generate and display servo angles for each joint, saving them in a loop and recording sequence steps.
- Implemented playback functionality that reads the recorded angle sequence from the Arduino Mega via serial, executing automated pick-and-place tasks.
- Integrated MG996R servos with a 16-channel PWM driver and calibrated timing to ensure precise, synchronized multi-axis movements.
Timeline
Freelance Auto Technician
Melvindale Car Care
06.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Hollingsworth Supply Chain Innovation
06.2021 - 10.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan Dearborn
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Henry Ford Community College
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