SEFA GUNES

Electrical & Electronics Engineer

   

Summary

With over 2.5 years of experience in the automotive industry, I specialize in writing system requirements and designing innovative algorithms. I have a proven track record of managing and leading challenging projects, leveraging strong project management and teamwork skills. My passion for creative problem-solving and continuous learning drives me to consistently deliver exceptional results. I thrive on developing solutions and excel in collaborative environments to achieve optimal outcomes.

Experience

KARSAN Automotive
06.2022 - Present
Position: E&E Systems Engineer
  • Experienced in leading the electrical and electronic commissioning of new products, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulations.
  • Skilled in analyzing customer requirements from tenders and resolving design-related issues in production and the field.
  • Expertise includes preparing software and test requirements and overseeing the approval process.
  • Known for delivering high-quality results through comprehensive analysis, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to regulatory compliance.

North America/USA

  • CCS-1 DC Charging System (IEC-61851, BMW & LIM) Canada Mission (09.2023 – 02.2024, Toronto)
    I diagnosed and solved the charging interruption problem in the CCS1 - DC charging system. I participated in the ABB Interoperability test.
  • Body Control (Lighting, ramp and door management)
    I commissioned the new door and new ramp products according to technical specifications and created the software requirements. I developed software requirements for lighting functions in accordance with NA regulations.
  • HVAC System (Driver&Passenger heating, A/C)
    I developed the software requirements for new air conditioning scenarios according to customer requirements and designed new algorithms. I designed HVH and AC compressor software management requirements. (Eberspächer HVH, Sanden Compressor)
  • HMI Software Requirements (Wurth-Vehicle control interface)
    Control interface where vehicle air conditioning, TPMS, lighting controls can be made via CAN line and includes diagnostic information.

Japan (Right Hand Drive)

  • CHAdeMO version 0.9 and 2.0 (IEC-61851) Japan Mission (04.2024-05.2024, Tokyo)
    I designed all the electrical installation and software requirements of the CHAdeMO charging system. I created the software requirements to ensure compatibility with CCS2. I participated in charging tests at JFE in Japan.

Skills

Hard Skills

  • Vector CANalyzer, Logger
  • CANdb++ (DBC)
  • CAN J1939
  • IBM Doors
  • MS Visio
  • TEQ Lab (BCM)
  • MATLAB/State Flow
  • Logicad
  • FBD/ST
  • PLC(Beckhoff, Siemens)

Soft Skills

  • Requirement Management
  • Failure Analysis and Diagnosis
  • Vehicle Software (Cluster & BCM)
  • Vehicle Electronics (Body Control)

Languages

  • Turkish   Native
  • English   Upper Intermediate

Education


Uludag University  2023-Present
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, MSc
Battery Control Systems

Uludag University   2018-2022
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BSc
GPA: 3,3/4

Courses & Workshops

ISO-27001 Information Security

International standard for managing information security, focusing on protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through a systematic risk management process.

IBM Doors, IBM Rhapsody

IBM DOORS is a requirements management tool used to capture, track, and manage system requirements, while IBM Rhapsody is a modeling and design tool for systems engineering, enabling model-driven development for embedded and real-time systems.

Design FMEA

Design FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a systematic method used in design processes to identify potential failure modes, assess their impact on product performance, and implement measures to reduce risks before they occur.

8 Steps to Problem Solving - KAIZEN

The 8 Steps to Problem Solving in Kaizen is a structured, continuous improvement approach that guides teams through identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems to enhance efficiency and quality.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – FranklinCovey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People* by FranklinCovey is a self-improvement framework that outlines seven key habits to help individuals achieve personal and professional effectiveness through proactive behavior, clear goals, prioritization, and collaboration.