Amir Moghaddam
Los Angeles, CA 91311 91311, Los Angeles, CA | 818-298-7629 | amirmogh1977@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Motivated Development and Simulation Engineer with master’s degree and over 10 years of professional experience in automotive industry. Expert in CFD Simulations of entire vehicle models as well as Wind Tunnel Testing for aerodynamics, engine/e-motor cooling and thermal management. Actively involved in development and enhancement of BMW and Rolls-Royce products from Concept Phase through to Start of Production.
Skills
· Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics
· Automotive Engineering Skills
· Wind Tunnel Testing
· CFD Simulations from Mesh Generation to Post-processing (Star-CCM+, TAITherm, ANSA, Preonlab)
· Linux Environments
· Knowledge of CATIA V5
· Knowledge of Programming (Java, Python)
· Manufacturing Technology
· Problem Solving Skills
· Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills
· Verbal and Written Communication skills
· Flexibility
Work History
Simulation and Development Engineer 06/2019 to 03/2022
MAHLE Powertrain GmbH – Munich, Germany
In this role, I:
· Carried out CFD Simulations of entire car models (G60 and G70) for BMW Group with regard to engine and e-motor cooling from geometry preparation through to Post-processing (Tool: Star-CCM+)
· Evaluated and optimized cooling performance of heat exchangers (Cooling Modules) in close collaboration with design groups
· Evaluated leakages and optimized air flow for better cooling performance
· Supervised development processes from beginning to Start of Production
· Attended technical meetings and presented results
· Was actively involved in Method Development and Workflow Optimization
Aerodynamics Engineer 10/2015 to 06/2019
Bertrandt Ingenieuerbüro GmbH – Munich, Germany
In this position, I:
· Was responsible for Development and enhancement of aerodynamic features of Rolls Royce and BMW X models
· Evaluated and improved Drag and Lift Coefficients (Cx, Cz1 and Cz2) by performing Wind Tunnel Tests
· Evaluated and optimized Engine, E-motor and Brake Cooling using CFD simulations (Tools: Star-CCM+, ANSA and CATIA V5)
· Supervised entire development processes from first Clay Model creation trough to Start of Production
· Was actively involved in special topics, such as WLTP, Water Management and CO Tests
· Attended technical meetings and collaborated closely with Design and other BMW departments, such as Engine Development, Driving Stability and Thermal Management
· Was actively involved in Method Development and Workflow Optimization
· Trained new team members
· Was promoted to Lead Engineer during last six months of activity
CFD Simulation Engineer – Thermal Management 04/2011 to 10/2015
CFD Schuck Ingenieurgesellschaft MbH – Munich, Germany
In this role, I:
· Performed CFD/Thermal simulations for department of Thermal Management at BMW Group (Tools: Star-CCM+, TAITherm and ANSA)
· Calculated and predicted temperatures of vehicle components
· Developed improvement concepts in order to prevent critical parts from overheating
· Attended technical meetings and presented results
Education
Master of Science: Energy System Technology 03/2010
Clausthal University of Technology – Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
Thesis topic: Design of a Spiral Casing for a Centrifugal Water Pump and analysis of the flow using CFD Simulations (Tools: ICEM and ANSYS CFX)
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering 02/2002
Azad University of Technology Tehran-South – Tehran, Iran
Education focus: Production Technology and Manufacturing Engineering
Thesis topic: Design of a Spiral Casing for a Centrifugal Water Pump and analysis of the flow using CFD Simulations (Tools: ICEM and ANSYS CFX)
Education focus: Production Technology and Manufacturing Engineering
In this role, I:
• Carried out CFD Simulations of entire car models (G60 and G70) for BMW Group with regard to engine and e-motor cooling from geometry preparation through to Post-processing (Tool: Star-CCM+)
• Evaluated and optimized cooling performance of heat exchangers (Cooling Modules) in close collaboration with design groups
• Evaluated leakages and optimized air flow for better cooling performance
• Supervised development processes from beginning to Start of Production
• Attended technical meetings and presented results
• Was actively involved in Method Development and Workflow Optimization
In this position, I:
• Was responsible for Development and enhancement of aerodynamic features of Rolls Royce and BMW X models
• Evaluated and improved Drag and Lift Coefficients (Cx, Cz1 and Cz2) by performing Wind Tunnel Tests
• Evaluated and optimized Engine, E-motor and Brake Cooling using CFD simulations (Tools: Star-CCM+, ANSA and CATIA V5)
• Supervised entire development processes from first Clay Model creation trough to Start of Production
• Was actively involved in special topics, such as WLTP, Water Management and CO Tests
• Attended technical meetings and collaborated closely with Design and other BMW departments, such as Engine Development, Driving Stability and Thermal Management
• Was actively involved in Method Development and Workflow Optimization
• Trained new team members
• Was promoted to Lead Engineer during last six months of activity
In this role, I:
• Performed CFD/Thermal simulations for department of Thermal Management at BMW Group (Tools: Star-CCM+, TAITherm and ANSA)
• Calculated and predicted temperatures of vehicle components
• Developed improvement concepts in order to prevent critical parts from overheating
• Attended technical meetings and presented results