Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering student with hands-on industrial automation experience.
My name is Mouhameth Ba, and I am originally from Senegal, West Africa. I grew up learning the importance of resourcefulness and practical problem-solving skills that continue to shape how I approach engineering today. In 2020, I moved to the United States to pursue an engineering education while staying closely connected to my roots.
I am currently a Mechatronics & Robotics Systems Engineering student with a concentration in Electrical Engineering at Detroit Mercy University, where I transferred in Fall 2025. Before transferring, I earned three associate degrees from Oakland Community College in Technological Science, Applied Science, and General Studies, building a strong technical and academic foundation.
Alongside my studies, I work as a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician supporting the Amazon Robotics account through CBRE. In this role, I work daily with automated robotic systems, conveyors, sensors, and electrical equipment in a high-availability industrial environment. This experience has given me a practical understanding of how complex systems operate under real-world constraints where reliability, safety, and uptime truly matter.
What drives me most is working at the intersection of hands-on troubleshooting and engineering-level thinking. I enjoy not only fixing systems, but understanding why they fail, how they are designed, and how they can be improved over time. My journey—from Senegal to the United States, and from technician to engineer—has strengthened my adaptability, resilience, and ability to bridge practical experience with engineering theory.I am motivated to grow into an engineer who designs scalable, reliable robotics and automation systems that solve real-world problems and improve lives.
An external article from OCC highlighting my background, journey, and professional path.
Working in highly automated facilities exposed me to the complexity behind large-scale robotics systems operating at scale. Rather than focusing only on maintenance, I became increasingly curious about how these systems are designed, optimized, and made reliable.
This curiosity motivated my transition from purely technician work toward engineering-level understanding. I am particularly interested in electrical systems, embedded control, and robotics architectures that must perform consistently in real-world environments.
I don't just want technology to work in ideal conditions – it should work when conditions are imperfect.
I am driven to contribute to technology that solves real-world infrastructure challenges, particularly in automation, robotics, and industrial systems. My aim is to grow into an engineering role focused on the design, development, and optimization of robotic and automated systems. This portfolio highlights my academic projects, hands-on experience, and ongoing technical development as I progress toward that goal.
This portfolio highlights my academic projects, hands-on experience, and ongoing technical development as I progress toward that goal. Ultimately, I seek to build scalable, reliable systems that adapt to real needs and improve quality of life.My goal is to become an engineer who builds systems that scale, adapt, and improve lives through reliable technology.
Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal. Early exposure to practical problem-solving and seeing how systems work (or break) in resource-constrained environments.
Relocated to Michigan to pursue engineering education. Started working full-time while attending community college, learning to balance work, school, and adaptation to a new culture.
Completed three associate degrees at Oakland Community College and a technical degree in Mechatronics & Robotics at Vincennes University while working full-time.
Working as a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician at Amazon/CBRE while pursuing Bachelor's in Mechatronics & Robotics Systems Engineering. Building autonomous systems and gaining real-world industrial automation experience.
Continuing to develop expertise in autonomous systems and industrial automation. Long-term goal: contribute to technology solutions that address infrastructure and development challenges globally.
This Wolof proverb reflects a core value I carry from Senegal: meaningful engineering is never easy, but discipline and perseverance execution lead to success.
Wolof is one of the most widely spoken languages in Senegal, and this phrase appears in my portfolio footer as a reminder of why I do this work.