Furkan Yüksel

Experience

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  IEEE - YTU Student Branch

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2021

  Member
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  Gesk Technologies

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Intern
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  BSH Ev Aletleri Türkiye

  Feb 2020 - now

  Job Scope: Digital Transformation, New Technology PicherResponsibilities Project leader, Project technical driver, Digital solution architect• Define digitalization needs, business requirements, business cases, standardization needs, and priorities • Develop an operational digitalization roadmap for B/S/H/ Turkey Factories • Contribute to and facilitate the implementation of the roadmap • Configure, Design, Build, Test and Deploy the core manufacturing solution and ensure it works seamlessly.• Designing MES solutions and integrating them into the production process.• Ensuring connectivity and traceability across all necessary areas in production.• Making decisions on the utilization of data in digitalization projects and structuring the data accordingly.Special Responsibilities • i4.0 & Digitalization Responsibility of Cooling Factory Turkey• Local Process Owner of MES & IT Systems in Cooling Factory Turkey Achievements•2023 Cooling Production Award Winner, Best i4.0 Implementation with the Eagle Eye Monitoring Project. Seamlessly integrates monitoring tools into a unified system, creating a single source of truth for visualization and elevates factory i4.0 monitoring maturity level well beyond 3.3 •LightHouse Project under 7 LightHouse all around B/S/H/ Factories (Connectivity PLM & MES & Shopfloor)• 44% I4.0 Maturity Level Improvement B/S/H/ Cooling Factory Turkey according to Fraunhofer Assessment• Building digital shadow of bottlenecks area for production efficiency. Result 12.5% increase in annual production, 5% rise in Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), 6% boost in utilization eliminated €1M investment.•First implementation of OPC-UA MES - Shopfloor connection in BSH Turkey•Structuring, analyzing and visualizing machine and testing systems data, and establishing an alerting system. (OPC-UA connection, S7 connection, SQL, Denodo, Grafana, PowerBI) Show less Responsibilities Project Leader, Project Technical Driver, New Equipment Installation• Implemented diverse computer vision solutions in production, managing vendors and hands-on execution.• Led simulation and execution of robotic projects, optimizing systems and integrating new models.• Drove factory-wide digital transformation initiatives.• Implemented SAP integration and barcode design, ensuring MES traceability for production continuity.• Managed SQL data for testing and machine processes, developed live visualization and warning systems.• Set up real-time monitoring infrastructure for factory KPIs.Special Responsibilities • i4.0 & Digitalization Responsibility of Cooling Factory • Local Process Owner of Visual Inspection SystemsAchievements• Developed a neural network solution with a 3-month ROI through object detection using Jetson Nano.• Implemented Smart Glass with neural network object detection, reducing processing time by 12.5%. (First in BSH)• Achieved 99.9% system reliability by improving robot coordinate inspection.• First implementation of robotic visual inspection for logo and doors, preventing 2000 ppm failures and increase quality.• Enhanced productivity and ergonomics by 10% through the integration of a back carton robot. Show less Responsibilities Project leader, Project technical driver, New MaE installation• Oversaw installation and integration of line PLC automation, including conveyor systems, elevators, and lifts, enhancing efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and quality.• Developed and installed technical concepts for new/existing machines, planning and executing machinery layout and engineering studies.• Designed and installed pick-to-light, Jidoka, and matching systems to improve production quality.• Integrated tightening systems with IT data communication for traceability and CTS risk prevention.Special Responsibilities • Local Process Owner of Line Automation Systems• Local Process Owner of tightening SystemsAchievements• Improved quality by 10% and eliminated CTS risk through installation and optimization of 12 tightening systems.• Increased OEE by 10% and quality by 6% by improving the design of skin condenser taping machines.• Elevated quality by 20% and reduced customer complaints with 16 matching and 15 pick-to-light systems.• Boosted quality and efficiency by 9% with new fan installation machine design.• Implementing line PLC automations led to an 11% increase in output, a 5% boost in stability, ergonomic improvements at 9 locations, closure of 78 safety improvement items and ensuring compliance. Show less

  • i4.0 & Digital Transformation Specialist

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Digital Manufacturing System Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Contracted Manufacturing Projects Engineer

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2021