MECHATRONICS · ROBOTICS · SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Engineering ideas into working machines.

I’m Berend Koot, a Mechatronic System Engineer in Delft with a background in BioMechanical Design. I enjoy working where mechanics, robotics and system engineering meet, from early concepts and prototypes to integrated hardware.

  • Robotics
  • Mechanical design
  • Systems engineering
  • Prototyping
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WHAT DRIVES ME

Real-world engineering.

I’m interested in complex technical challenges where mechanics, electronics and software come together. I value clear system interfaces, practical prototypes and solutions that can be manufactured, assembled and verified.

01Solve meaningful problems
02Work across disciplines
03Build and verify

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Experience

A selection of professional, academic and voluntary experience.

2026 – present

Mechatronic System Engineer

DEMCON · Delft

Multidisciplinary system engineering, architecture, interfaces, integration and verification.

2021 – 2025

Mechanical Engineer

DEMCON · Delft

Mechanical development for multidisciplinary high-tech systems, from concept through realisation.

2016 – present

Senior Lifeguard

KNRM · IJmuiden

Contributing to beach safety and leading a small operational team.

2019

Engineering Intern

Lely · Maassluis

Developed a new docking concept for automated guided vehicles.

EDUCATION & EXPERTISE

A multidisciplinary foundation.

Academic depth combined with hands-on manufacturing and prototyping experience.

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MSc BioMechanical Design

TU Delft, 2018–2021. Thesis: “Design of bio-inspired surgical aid for eye surgery”.

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Prototype manufacturing

Teaching Assistant in the TU Delft Student Workshop, coaching students in prototype realisation.

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Engineering interests

Robotics, mechanics, drones, 3D printing, system integration and practical automation.

LET’S CONNECT

Interested in engineering, systems or a good technical challenge?

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