Toronto, ON — Expected September 2027
Emin
Gonendik
- Now
- Mechanical Engineering student, York University
- Seeking
- Mechanical engineering internship / co-op, 2026
Third-year mechanical engineering student building things that have to work outside of a report — conveyor-based inspection rigs, rubber-band drivetrains, and product data for over a thousand SKUs.
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About
I am in my third year of mechanical engineering at York University, working toward a mechanical engineering internship or co-op placement in 2026. My coursework runs through thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, control systems, mechatronics, instrumentation and measurements, and quality control.
Alongside school I have spent several years in technical product operations, maintaining and validating structured product information for more than 1,000 SKUs and tracing discrepancies before they turn into order problems. That work is where I learned to treat specifications as something you verify rather than assume.
In project work I lean toward systems that combine mechanical design with sensing and control — machine vision, load cells, servos, and 3D-printed parts held together by LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Simulink.
Languages
- Turkish — Native
- English — Fluent
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Focus areas
CAD & Mechanical Design
SolidWorks and CAD modelling for drivetrains, structural frames, and printed components, carried through to assembly.
SolidWorks / CAD / 3D Printing / Rapid Prototyping
Machine Vision & Inspection
Vision-based part classification and automated defect rejection built with LabVIEW and Vision Assistant.
LabVIEW / Vision Assistant / Machine Vision
Mechatronics & Sensor Integration
Wiring load cells, servo motors, DC motors, and LEDs into a single coordinated system with real-time measurement.
Sensor Integration / Arduino / Python
Modelling & Controls
MATLAB and Simulink for control logic and signal handling, supported by coursework in control systems and instrumentation.
MATLAB / Simulink
Quality Control
Validating technical specifications and inspection criteria, and investigating discrepancies at their source.
Quality Control / Troubleshooting
Technical Problem Solving
Functional decomposition, trade-off analysis, and iterative testing to move a concept toward defensible design targets.
Trade-off Analysis / Iterative Testing
Tools & skills
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- 3D Printing
- LabVIEW
- Vision Assistant
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Python
- Arduino
- Machine Vision
- Sensor Integration
- Rapid Prototyping
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Problem Solving
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Selected work
Automated Part Quality Assurance System
Engineering project
A functioning conveyor-based automated inspection system that classifies parts by colour and weight, then rejects defects without an operator in the loop.
- Designed and built the system around LabVIEW, Vision Assistant, MATLAB, Simulink, a webcam, load cell, servo motor, DC motor, LEDs, and 3D-printed components.
- Applied machine vision to distinguish red from non-red parts.
- Integrated real-time weight measurement with automated defect rejection.
- LabVIEW
- Vision Assistant
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Machine Vision
- 3D Printing
Rubber-Band Powered Car Prototype
Engineering project
A rear-wheel-drive vehicle powered entirely by stored elastic energy, designed and iterated until it stopped tipping under acceleration.
- Contributed to SolidWorks/CAD, gearbox configuration, structural frame, spoiler, wheelie bar, and assembly.
- Evaluated 3-wheel and 4-wheel configurations, gear ratios, friction, stability, structural balance, and manufacturability through iterative testing.
- The wheelie bar prevented tipping during acceleration.
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Gearbox Design
- Iterative Testing
Conceptual Last-Mile Delivery Go-Kart
Engineering project
A semi-autonomous last-mile delivery concept developed from stakeholder needs through to quantified design targets.
- Developed the concept using functional decomposition, stakeholder analysis, market research, and trade-off analysis.
- Selected differential steering as the steering architecture.
- Established design targets of at least 15 mph, 10-mile route capability, return-to-origin, safe package handling, and 8-hour battery life.
- Functional Decomposition
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Trade-off Analysis
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Experience
Operations & Technical Product Specialist, Scientific Americas Inc.
January 2020 — Current
- Maintain, review, and validate structured product information for 1,000+ SKUs, supporting accurate technical specifications and reliable product/order workflows.
- Investigate and resolve technical, product-data, and operational discrepancies before they develop into larger downstream product or order issues.
- Process orders, coordinate logistics, and train staff on product specifications, internal workflows, and system usage.
Barista, Starbucks
December 2021 — August 2025
- Maintained order accuracy and service quality while multitasking in a high-volume environment and coordinating with team members during peak periods.
- Earned Partner of the Quarter recognition for outstanding teamwork, reliability, and customer-service performance.
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Education
Mechanical Engineering, York University
Expected September 2027
3rd Year — Toronto, ON
Relevant coursework
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials Science
- CAD
- Control Systems
- Mechatronics
- Instrumentation and Measurements
- Quality Control
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Involvement
Automotive Innovation Challenge, Participant
2025
Collaborated on automotive-focused engineering problem-solving and concept development in a team environment.
UNHACK & Best Startup Experience, Participant
2023
Contributed to team-based innovation, ideation, entrepreneurship-focused concept development, and collaborative problem-solving.
York University Dragon Boat Club, Team Member
Developed teamwork, coordination, communication, discipline, and reliability through synchronized team participation.
Awards
- Partner of the Quarter — Starbucks
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Contact
Looking for a mechanical engineering internship or co-op in 2026. Based in Toronto, ON and open to conversations about design, instrumentation, and quality work.