Aziz
Ercan

R&D Engineer

Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership

Full-Cycle Product Development

Scalable Manufacturing Execution

Hello, I am a hands-on engineering leader who builds products from the ground up, bridging research, design, and manufacturing to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions. I take ideas from early concept through full-cycle manufacturing, combining technical depth with practical execution. Focused on quality, efficiency, and impact, I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to turn complex challenges into reliable, real-world products.

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About Me

My story

I am a hands-on engineering leader with experience across R&D, product design, prototyping, and full-cycle manufacturing. I specialize in taking ideas from early concept through production, combining technical depth with practical execution to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

With strong involvement in manufacturing operations and advanced production tools, I focus on quality, efficiency, and safe execution on the production floor. I work closely with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with strategic goals, ensuring products move to market efficiently and reliably.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and am currently planning to relocate to Boston, seeking opportunities where I can contribute to impactful, engineering-driven product development.

Residence: USA
Address: Boston
Phone: +1 503 389 4004
E-mail: aziz@azizercan.com

Experience

What I Do

R&D &
Product Engineering

End-to-end product development across tactile sensors, smart surfaces, robotics, and medical/industrial hardware—from concept and prototyping to production-ready solutions.

Advanced Manufacturing Operations

Hands-on operation and oversight of advanced manufacturing systems including CNC machining, laser technologies, additive manufacturing, injection molding, SMT lines, and robotic automation.

Robotics & Sensor Integration

Design and manufacturing of tactile sensing systems integrated into robotic grippers, surgical tools, humanoid hands, and smart surface applications.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Bridging engineering and production by optimizing designs for scalability, reliability, and efficient manufacturing workflows.

IT Infrastructure & Industrial Networks

Architecture and deployment of enterprise IT systems and industrial networks, integrating production machinery, secure authentication, and centralized management.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leading cross-disciplinary teams by aligning engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver high-impact, market-ready products.

Experience

Working with

2023-Now

Sensobright Industries LLC
USA HQ

End-to-end R&D, prototyping, and manufacturing of advanced tactile sensing systems, combining hands-on production, automation, and enterprise IT infrastructure to deliver scalable, production-ready hardware solutions.

2021-2023

Sensobright Industries LLC
Turkey Branch

Managed enterprise IT operations across headquarters and branch offices, ensuring reliable infrastructure, system administration, and operational coordination.

2020-2021

Ideaarte Mimarlik ve Muhendislik (Arch. & Eng.)

Founded and led a design-driven architecture and engineering company delivering functional, sustainable products with integrated electronics.

2002-2021

Teknoklinik Bilgiislem Hizmetleri (Manufacturing and IT services)

Founded and led a manufacturing and IT services company delivering end-to-end technology, design, and production solutions across multiple industries.

2001-2002

Poliges LLC (Telecommunication Services)

Communication hardware integration, Software VPN service implementation, ADSL modem GUI localization.

2001-2001

SDG A.S. (Network and Backbone Services)

Giving contract-based toll road booth IT services including Server/Client OS Installations, WAN network and
security system implementations.

2000-2001

Piksel Computer
Services

PC based server/Client OS services, Building L2 Networks including data cable installation.

1994-2000

OBC Computer
Services

PC and peripherals repair services, Server/Client OS services, Building L2 Networks including data cable
installation.

Education

Studied at

June,2022

Anadolu
University

BCs, Management Information Systems
• GPA:3.8/4.0 Graduated with High Honor

1996-

Yildiz Technical
University

Mathematics
• Dropped 7th term and established my own IT company.

2009-2010

Web Design Course
London

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2008-2009

Art Course
London

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Skills

Professional ability

Advanced R&D Manufacturing

Hands-on use of R&D production machinery with tight tolerances, including 3D printing (Carbon Fiber Kevlar, SLA, FDM), laser cutting (fiber and CO₂), CNC milling, laser engraving, and vacuum/compressor systems.
IT Systems & Virtualized Infrastructure

Design and implementation of complex IT environments, including network and server virtualization architectures supporting scalable testing and production platforms.
Electronics Assembly & Diagnostics

Soldering electronic components, integrating complex electromechanical systems, and diagnosing electronic and mechanical failures across development and production stages.
Testing & Measurement

Operation of mechanical and electronic testing and measurement equipment to validate performance, reliability, and compliance with technical specifications.
Mechanical Design & CAD Engineering

Development of new mechanisms and concepts using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including data conversion and cross-platform model manipulation.
Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

Execution of multiple prototype iterations with an emphasis on fast prototyping, material constraints, tolerances, and functional requirements.
Engineering Problem Solving

Applying mathematical and IT-driven approaches to overcome complex design challenges and optimize system-level solutions.
Hardware Specification & Protocol Integration

Interpreting detailed hardware specifications and integrating or translating diverse protocols and hardware outputs into cohesive system architectures.
Data Analysis & Automation (Excel / VBA)

Analyzing large datasets using Excel and VBA to generate structured, meaningful insights through mathematical modeling and automation.

Language Skills

Reading and writing

English

Professional working proficiency in English, with strong capabilities in technical communication, cross-functional collaboration, and documentation within international engineering environments.

90%
Turkish

Native-level proficiency in Turkish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in professional, technical, and cross-functional environments.

70%