# Jalpesh Bhadra > Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jalpesh ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Jan 2023 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States Autonomous Driving : Middleware & Heterogeneous compute ### Robotics and Controls Engineer @ DEKA Research & Development Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Greater Boston Area Autonomous Delivery Robot ### Graduate Research Assistant @ Bio-Inspired Robotics, Technology and Healthcare Lab Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Arizona State University ### Subject Tutor @ University Academic Success Programs Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Arizona State University Instructed students on an individual and group level on core concepts of mathematics (i.e. multivariate, vector calculus, differential equation, Linear Algebra), physics, mechanics, basics of computer science and debugging MATLAB codes and troubleshooting SolidWorks errors ### Robotics Intern (Advance Technology Group) @ LitePoint Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Laid groundwork and developed 1st working prototype for automating RF (Radio Frequency) modules testing using Universal Robotic-arm UR3 and LitePoint testers within 55 days. Developed a vacuum system architecture and 3D printed independently controlled multi suction cup gripper to grasp RF components varying from 7mm diameter to 150 mm size square. Designed 3D printed fixtures to create a secure mounting location for pick area of RF connectors, modules and carrier boards to ensure accuracy and smooth operation. Used URscript for motion planning of UR3 robotic arm and TCP/IP Client-server communication method using python to communicate with external devices (camera and LitePoint tester). Incorporated computer vision (eye on hand camera setup) using geometric methods with automation setup to detect and localize RF components. ### Head Of Department-Vehicle Dynamics @ Red Shift Racing India Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Mumbai Area, India ### Head Of Department-Steering @ Red Shift Racing India Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ### Member of Steering Department @ Red Shift Racing India Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Mechanical Engineering Arizona State University ### Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering K.J Somaiya College Of Engineering ### HSC in General science K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce ### SSC St. Lawrence High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jalpeshbhadra --- Source: https://flows.cv/jalpesh JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jalpesh/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11