Ala Mbarki
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Hi, I'm Ala Mbarki

A detail-driven mechanical engineering student at THM Gießen, currently gaining hands-on experience at Leica Microsystems. Passionate about CAD design, prototyping, and turning complex engineering challenges into efficient solutions.

Ala Mbarki

Ala Mbarki

Mechanical Engineering Student
5+
Projects
B.Sc.
Engineering
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I'm a final-year Mechanical Engineering student at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) in Gießen, specializing in Machine Systems & Design. Currently gaining hands-on industry experience as a working student at Leica Microsystems, where I design components in CAD, conduct lab testing, and create 3D prototypes.

My professional interests lie at the intersection of product development and technical design engineering. With experience in production environments at Fritz Winter and precision instruments at Leica, I bring both practical manufacturing knowledge and design expertise to every project.

5+
Projects
3+
Years Industry Exp.
4
Languages
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My Technical Toolbox

Tools and technologies I use daily — from CAD design and simulation to programming and project management.

CAD & Design

PTC CreoSiemens NX

Simulation & Programming

HyperMeshMATLABPythonArduino

Business & PLM

SAPPLM AgileMS OfficeTechnical Docs

Languages

Arabic (Native)German (TestDaF TDN4)English (Good)French (Good)

Selected Work

Real-world engineering projects showcasing design, analysis, and problem-solving.

5-Ton Mobile Portal Crane
PROJECT 01

5-Ton Mobile Portal Crane

Full engineering design of a 5-ton mobile portal crane — from requirements analysis through 7 concept variants to final structural verification per DIN EN 15011 / 13001.

ProblemWorkshop needed 5t lifting without modifying hall structure
ResultsAll DIN stress verifications passed, optimal variant selected from 7 concepts
My RoleFramework design, concept development, stress analysis, CAD (Siemens NX)
Siemens NXDIN EN 15011DIN EN 13001VDI 2221
Jet Engine Assembly — PTC Creo
PROJECT 02

Jet Engine Assembly

Complete CAD assembly of a jet engine — fan, compressor, combustion chamber & turbine — modeled and animated in PTC Creo as a self-directed learning project.

ContextSelf-directed project to deepen PTC Creo skills alongside work at Leica Microsystems
ResultsFull assembly with animation & explosion graphics, published on LinkedIn
My RoleSolo project — CAD modeling, assembly structuring, animation
PTC Creo3D AssemblyAnimationSelf-Learning
Kegelrad-Planetengetriebe — Siemens NX
PROJECT 03

3-Stage Bevel-Planetary Gearbox

Complete engineering design of a 3-stage bevel-planetary gearbox (i=60, 7500 Nm) — all calculations per ISO 6336 / DIN 743, parametric CAD in Siemens NX, full documentation.

ContextUniversity project — Machine Elements 3, THM Gießen, WS 25/26
ResultsAll safety verifications passed (S_H≥1.2, S_F≥1.8, S_Welle≥2.0, L₁₀h≥20,000h)
My RoleSolo — gear design, shaft dimensioning, bearing selection, CAD modeling, documentation
Siemens NXISO 6336DIN 743ExcelParametric CAD
CNC Cam Disc Manufacturing — Arduino & Siemens NX
PROJECT 04

CNC Cam Disc — Design & Manufacturing

End-to-end cam mechanism project — from VDI 2143 kinematic design through Siemens NX CAD to CNC manufacturing with a self-developed Arduino-based controller.

ContextUniversity project — Industrial Machine Technology, THM Gießen, WS 25/26
ResultsCam successfully CNC-milled, 8 Arduino control functions verified, simulation vs. experiment validated
My RoleKinematic analysis, CAD modeling, Arduino CNC programming, experimental validation
Siemens NXArduinoVDI 2143PythonCNC
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Smaller but impactful projects covering control engineering, programming, automation, and more — showcasing the full breadth of my engineering skills.

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CNC Cam Disc Manufacturing — Arduino & Python
PROJECT 05

CNC Cam Disc — Software & Manufacturing

Extension of Project 4: Development of a complete Arduino-based CNC control system with 8 sub-functions — from variable speed control and electronic gearbox to continuous path control — culminating in the successful CNC milling of the cam disc.

ContextUniversity project — Industrial Machine Technology, THM Gießen, WS 25/26
Results8 control functions verified, cam disc successfully CNC-milled, accuracy < 0.5 mm
My RoleTest bench design, Arduino CNC programming, Python path generation, milling process
Arduino IDE Python Siemens NX CNC AccelStepper
Leica EM TIC 3X — Lab Testing & Quality Assurance
PROJECT 06

Leica EM TIC 3X — Lab Testing & QA

Systematic laboratory test series on the Leica EM TIC 3X ion beam milling system — error analysis through parameter variation, quality assurance with 24h endurance tests, and creation of validated technical work instructions.

ContextWorking student project — Leica Microsystems GmbH, Wetzlar
ResultsError source identified & reproduced, QA protocols established, work instructions validated through practical assembly
My RoleLab testing, microscopy analysis, documentation, QA testing, work instruction authoring & validation
Ion Beam Milling Electron Microscopy Quality Assurance Technical Docs
Remote-Controlled Car — Joystick & Tilt Control
PROJECT 07

RC Car — Joystick & Tilt Control

Development of a wirelessly controlled vehicle with dual input modes — classic joystick and motion-based tilt control via MPU6050 IMU. Two Arduino Nanos communicate over NRF24L01 radio modules with complementary filter for stable angle estimation.

ContextUniversity project — Mechatronics, THM Friedberg, SS 2025
ResultsFully functional dual-mode RC car, stable wireless communication, smooth motor control
My RoleSolo — hardware assembly, sensor calibration, transmitter & receiver programming
Arduino Nano MPU6050 NRF24L01 L298N C++
Ball & Beam — PID Control System
PROJECT 08

Ball & Beam — PID Control

Implementation of a classic Ball-and-Beam control system using a PID controller on Arduino — stabilizing the ball at any user-defined position.

ContextUniversity lab — Electrical Engineering, THM Gießen, SS 2024
ResultsStable ball positioning via PID, homing calibration, real-time potentiometer control
My RoleSolo — hardware wiring, sensor integration, PID tuning, full software development
Arduino PID HC-SR04 AccelStepper AS5600

Professional Journey

From precision instruments at Leica to iron foundry production at Fritz Winter — real-world engineering experience.

Oct 2023 — Feb 2026

Working Student — Industrial Engineering

Leica Microsystems GmbH, Wetzlar

Conducted lab test series and documented results. Created technical work instructions for various devices. Designed components in CAD and manufactured 3D prototypes.

Jun 2022 — Feb 2023

Working Student — Production

Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG, Stadtallendorf

Supported manufacturing and assembly of components. Assembled parts into machines and technical systems.

Feb 2021 — Mar 2021

Intern — Basic Internship

KAMAX GmbH & Co. KG, Homberg

Completed foundational engineering internship, gaining exposure to fastener technology and industrial production processes.

Apr 2020 — Present

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), Gießen

Focus: Machine Systems & Design. Core areas include CAD modeling, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and manufacturing technology.

Machine ElementsControl EngineeringStructural MechanicsManufacturing Tech.Thermodynamics

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Open to working student positions and entry-level roles in design engineering & product development.

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