Mechatronics Engineer & Robotics Master's Student

Hi, I am Jesús

Hi, I’m a mechatronics engineer from Mexico with a focus on robotics, electronics, and software development. I enjoy working on systems that integrate mechanical design, embedded control, and automation. This portfolio includes selected projects I’ve developed during my academic and professional experience, highlighting the tools and methods used in each case.

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Skills

What I work with day to day, across mechanics, electronics and software.

  • ROS 2 Development

    ROS 2 Development

    Development of robotic systems and communication structures using ROS 2 and C++.

    roboticssoftware
  • micro-ROS on Embedded Platforms

    micro-ROS on Embedded Platforms

    Integration of micro-ROS for real-time robotic communication on embedded systems.

    roboticsembedded
  • 3D Modeling with SolidWorks

    3D Modeling with SolidWorks

    Design of mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks. Completed Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) certification.

    mechanical
  • PCB and Circuit Design

    PCB and Circuit Design

    Design of electronic circuits and printed circuit boards using KiCad for embedded and general electronics projects.

    electronics
  • C++ Programming

    C++ Programming

    Know C/C++ programming, mainly focused on robotics and embedded systems.

    software
  • Linux Systems

    Linux Systems

    Development and configuration of software projects in Linux environments.

    software

Projects

21 projects across robotics, control, electronics, mechanical design and aerodynamics.

Experience

  1. D

    Development Engineer (Robotics)

    Nov 2025 to Present

    Dijkstra Plastics · Netherlands

  2. RIWO Engineering

    Robotics & SLAM Intern

    Jan 2024 to Jul 2024

    RIWO Engineering · Netherlands

    • Designed and implemented an EKF-SLAM algorithm in ROS 2 to map RFID tags using wheel odometry, IMU data, and loop closures through tag re-detections.
    • Structured and maintained a ROS 2 workspace with packages and nodes required for the SLAM simulation pipeline.
    • Simulated the system in Gazebo and visualized localization and mapping outputs in RViz.
    • Developed data analysis scripts using Python and Jupyter Notebooks to process and visualize results from ROS 2 bag files.
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    Electrical Engineer

    Apr 2023 to Aug 2023

    Independent Contractor · Client: Magana S.A de C.V · Mexico

    • Documented the electrical and sensor subsystems of a fabric inspection machine using KiCad.
    • Participated in the disassembly and reassembly of the machine for manufacturing and replication purposes.
    • Described key components including encoder-based position sensing, relay-based feedback lighting, and frequency drive control of AC motors.
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    Mechatronics Engineer

    Dec 2022 to Jun 2023

    Independent Contractor · Mexico

    • Designed and implemented a USB HID acquisition module using an Arduino Pro Micro for a driving simulator interface.
    • Integrated sensors to detect turn signals, gear position, ignition state, and seatbelt engagement for automated driver evaluation.
    • Enabled mapping of multiple input states to simulator commands to replicate real-world vehicle behavior.
  5. Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Teaching Assistant – Differential Equations

    2018 to 2021

    Tecnológico de Monterrey · Mexico

    • Provided academic support to first-semester engineering students in Differential Equations.
    • Participated in the official university tutoring program.

Education

  • University of Twente2023–Present

    Master's in Robotics

    University of Twente

    Algorithms, Software, and Artificial Intelligence

  • Tecnológico de Monterrey2018–2022

    B.Sc. in Mechatronic Engineering

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    • Academic Talent Scholarship recipient
    • Member of Aerodesign student group
    • Member of Robociety student group
    • National CENEVAL Award for Outstanding Performance in Mechatronics
  • Instituto Cultural Paideia2015–2018

    High School Diploma

    Instituto Cultural Paideia

    • 1st place – XXVII State Chemistry Olympiad (Estado de México)
    • 2nd place – XXVII National Chemistry Olympiad

Publications

  • IEEE2023

    Water Consumption Monitoring System and Home Automation Based on LOGO! 8.3 and AWS Cloud Connection

    Jesus Manuel Vargas-Cruz, Carlos Eduardo Vidal-Villeda, Carlos Alberto, Pedro Camelo-Romero

    This paper presents a home automation system designed to promote water conservation using Siemens LOGO! 8.3 modules. The solution integrates three subsystems: water usage monitoring, rainwater harvesting with irrigation, and lighting control. Real-time remote access is enabled via AWS Cloud. The system highlights how technology can assist informed users in sustainable water use.

Let’s talk.

jm.vargascruz@gmail.com