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Joel Zachariah Jacob

 

Mechatronics Engineer

BTech Mechatronics Engineering | Robotics, IoT & Automation enthusiasts Building Smart Bots & Bold Dreams

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About Me

My background, focus areas, and engineering journey.

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B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (CGPA: 8.52)

Post Graduate Diploma in Smart Factory Automation (PGDSFA)

Cognidel, Bengaluru — Completed in 2026. Certificate received.

Hands-on exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA systems, and machine-control applications using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider Electric controllers.

Passionate Robotics & Automation Engineer with deep interests in robotics, automation, IoT, embedded systems, smart-home automation, and home appliance automation, alongside hands-on experience in AI vision applications and industrial automation workflows. Completed internships at Hyundai Motor India Ltd., SMEClabs, and iHub Kochi, gaining exposure to PLC-based production systems, IoT integration, and QA/NDT techniques.

💡 What I Do

  • AI vision-based robotic pick-and-place systems
  • Embedded automation, smart-home automation & home appliance automation using Arduino & ESP32
  • Smart manufacturing, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and Industry 5.0 sorting systems
  • Sensor integration and real-world mechatronic prototyping

Technical Skills

Arduino ESP32 Python YOLO Embedded C Sensors & Actuators PLC Programming HMI & SCADA Internet of Things (IoT) Robotics

Projects Include

AI Vision Pick-and-Place Robot | Industry 5.0 Smart Sorting System | Mobility X Robo Ceiling-Mounted Assistive Robot | Go-Kart Smart Lighting Controller | Electric Go-Kart | IoT Relay Automation System | ESP32 Smart Water Tank Automation | Day/Night Lighting System Using Optical Fiber | 30-ft LED Christmas Tree | Glass-Cleaning Robot

  • AI Vision Pick-and-Place Robot / Industry 5.0 Smart Sorting System: Computer vision-driven robotic arm for dynamic object identification, tracking, and sorting.
  • Mobility X Robo Ceiling-Mounted Assistive Robot: Rail-based ceiling assistive robot with custom joystick control and secure gripper mechanism.
  • Electric Go-Kart & Go-Kart Smart Lighting Controller: Contributed to design ideas, fabrication assistance, lighting-system design, electrical wiring, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting, alongside ESP32-based wireless RGB lighting control.
  • IoT Relay Automation System: Microcontroller and relay-based remote control of home appliances.
  • Day/Night Lighting System Using Optical Fiber: Directs sunlight indoors through optical fibre during the day and uses LEDs at night, with manual brightness control.
  • 30-ft LED Christmas Tree: ESP32-controlled LED lighting with programmed chasing effects for a college event.
  • Glass-Cleaning Robot: Vertical-surface cleaning system using BLDC motors, rotating pads, water spray, and Bluetooth control.
  • ESP32 Smart Water Tank Automation: Real-time ultrasonic water level monitoring and automated WiFi motor control for smart-home integration.

Currently exploring: Industrial robotics, machine vision, IoT, embedded systems, smart-home automation, home appliance automation, and intelligent automation systems.

Always open to opportunities and collaborations in robotics, automation, and embedded engineering.

Professional Profile

Tracking the evolution of my engineering and technical expertise across internships, robotics, and AI systems.

Motivated Mechatronics Engineer with hands-on experience in automation, embedded systems, AI vision, and robotics. Completed a PG Diploma in Smart Factory Automation at Cognidel and internships at Hyundai Motor India Ltd, iHub Private Limited, Kochi, and SMEC Labs, gaining exposure to PLC/HMI/SCADA, IoT, QA/NDT, and industrial automation workflows.

Built real-world robotic systems including assistive mobility robots and AI-based sorting systems. Passionate about solving real engineering problems and building scalable automation systems.

2026 · Completed

PG Diploma in Smart Factory Automation

Cognidel, Bengaluru

Completed Post Graduate Diploma covering PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, PLC logic development, troubleshooting, and machine-control applications using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider Electric controllers.

Current / Recent

Intern — Automation & Production Systems

Hyundai Motor India Ltd

Hands-on exposure to industrial automation workflows, robotics implementation, and production-level execution inside a leading automotive plant.

June 2025

QA/NDT Intern

SMEC Labs

Quality inspection and non-destructive testing methods. Lab testing, safety procedures, and industrial standards.

June 2024

AI & Machine Learning Intern

SMEC Labs

Data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation. Supervised learning and real-time AI applications.

Oct 2023 – Mar 2024

Technical Head

Rotaract Club

Led technical operations for major institutional events. Managed execution of technical systems, project pipelines, and team coordination.

June 2023

Embedded Systems & IoT Intern

iHub Private Limited, Kochi

Embedded systems and IoT integration. Hardware–software interfacing and collaborative development.

2022 – 2026

B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

Undergraduate degree focusing on robotics, automation, IoT, and mechanical design (CGPA: 8.52).

2020 – 2022

Plus One & Plus Two (Electronics & CS)

Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD), Perinthalmanna

Higher secondary education with a specialized focus on electronics and computer science fundamentals.

Since 2018

Engineering Content Creator

YouTube — SupertechOfficial

Engineering project videos, DIY electronics tutorials, and technical breakdowns. More than 25 DIY builds, electronics systems, and automation projects.

Engineering Projects

Real-world mechatronics, AI vision, and automation deployments built and shipped.

Smart Electric Go-Kart
Smart Electric Go-Kart
EVIoTEmbedded Systems

Electric Go-Kart & Smart Lighting Controller

A smart electric go-kart platform integrating embedded systems and IoT, featuring a Go-Kart Smart Lighting Controller with ESP32-based RGB lighting for wireless control and dynamic effects. Contributed to design ideas, fabrication assistance, lighting-system design, electrical wiring, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

AI Vision Robot
AI Vision Pick-and-Place Robot
Computer VisionRoboticsIndustry 5.0Python

AI Vision Pick-and-Place Robot / Industry 5.0 Smart Sorting System

An intelligent robotic arm and Industry 5.0 smart sorting system that uses computer vision to identify, track, and sort objects dynamically based on visual data.

Mobility X Robo
Mobility X Robo
Mechanical DesignAssistive Tech

Mobility X Robo Ceiling-Mounted Assistive Robot

A rail-based ceiling-mounted assistive robot designed to transport disabled individuals utilizing a custom joystick control and a secure gripper system.

Glass Cleaning Robot
Glass Cleaning Robot
BLDC MotorsEmbedded C

Glass-Cleaning Robot

Vertical-surface cleaning system using BLDC motors, rotating pads, water spray, and Bluetooth control.

Optical Fiber Lighting
Optical Fiber Lighting System
Hardware DesignOptics

Day/Night Lighting System Using Optical Fiber

Directs sunlight indoors through optical fibre during the day and uses LEDs at night, with manual brightness control.

IoT Relay Automation
IoT Relay Automation
ESP32RelaysHome IoT

IoT Relay Automation System

Microcontroller and relay-based remote control of home appliances for streamlined smart-home switching and monitoring.

Budget Gaming PC Build
Budget Gaming PC Build
HardwarePC BuildGaming

Budget Gaming PC Build (₹40K)

Built a ₹40,000 budget gaming PC capable of running modern games smoothly with optimized performance. Features Intel Core i5 9th Gen, 16GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz RAM, GT 1030 GPU, Gigabyte B365M motherboard, 240GB SSD, 1TB HDD, Ant Esports ICE-200TG cabinet, 450W PSU, and Antec A30 cooler. Fully assembled, configured, and tested independently.

Smart Christmas Tree
30ft LED Smart Christmas Tree
ESP32ArduinoLEDEvent Project

30-ft LED Christmas Tree

ESP32-controlled LED lighting with programmed chasing effects for a college event at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. Designed and built a large-scale 30-ft LED tree utilizing thousands of LEDs, embedded lighting control, and coordinated teamwork execution.

DIY Audio Amplifier
DIY Home Audio Amplifier Systems
AudioElectronicsHardware

DIY Home Audio Amplifier Systems

Developed multiple home amplifier systems including 2.1 setups, focusing on meticulous circuit design, high-fidelity sound output, and hardware assembly. Features Class D amplifier design, optimized speaker integration, and Bluetooth wireless capability.

Photography & Creative
Photography & Creative Work
PhotographyEditingCreative

Photography & Creative Work

Actively involved in professional-grade photography, cinematic videography, and post-production editing. Showcasing visual storytelling through high-resolution imagery and creative content production.

Line Follower Robot
Line Follower Robot
RoboticsEmbedded SystemsArduino

Line Follower Robot

Engineered a fast and efficient line follower robot for technical competitions. Utilizes high-precision IR sensors for path detection, Arduino Nano for logic control, and optimized motor drivers for high-speed tracking accuracy. Extensively tested on complex track patterns for competition-level performance.

Smart Water Tank
ESP32 Smart Water Tank Automation Project
IoTESP32Automation

ESP32 Smart Water Tank Automation

Developed a smart water tank monitoring and automation system using ESP32. The system monitors water levels in real-time and can automatically control motor operation. Integrated with WiFi for remote monitoring and control, making it efficient for home automation.

  • Real-time water level detection (ultrasonic sensor)
  • Automatic motor ON/OFF control
  • WiFi-based monitoring
  • Integration with smart home systems

YouTube & Engineering Content

Sharing engineering builds, tutorials, and DIY electronics since 2018 on @SupertechOfficial.

Core Expertise

My technical toolkit for building end-to-end mechatronic systems.

Technical Skills

Embedded Systems Arduino / Raspberry Pi Python AI Vision Models Embedded C IoT Architectures Internet of Things (IoT) Robotics

Tools & Software

Circuit Design Basic PLC MATLAB Arduino IDE Fusion 360

Engineering Skills

Automation Logic Mechatronic Flow Rapid Prototyping Troubleshooting Systems Integration BLDC Motors ESP32 Computer Vision Computer Hardware Electrical Wiring Video Editing Videography Photography

B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

8.52
CGPA · Est. 2026

Let's Connect

Based in Nilambur, Kerala. Always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.