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Department of Computational Mechanics and Engineering |
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Alumni
 Przemysław Sebastjan, MSc. (Design Engineer Tenneco Automotive, Gliwice) |
My cooperation with the industry started from an engineering degree project that I carried out in cooperation with Tenneco Automotive in Gliwice. The combination of knowledge gained from studies (mechanics, materials science and strength of materials) along with access to advanced software allowed me to realize a project that has been completed successfully and is in use in Tenneco right now.
After completing my engineer degree, I was offered a job from Tenneco. Thanks to the flexible working hours and the goodwill of my lecturers, I was able to study mechanical engineering full-time (specialization: computer aided engineering) while working on a part-time basis.
My master thesis project was realized again in collaboration with Tenneco.
Knowledge of the theory of plasticity and finite element method acquired in the course of the masters studies has proven invaluable. After completing my thesis I was offered a full-time job at Tenneco.
As a part of my job I deal mainly with:
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 Barbara Domagała, MSc. (IBS Poland PLM systems specialist) |
Master's studies at the Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering enabled me to work in IBS Poland in Gliwice. The company is dedicated to providing complete PLM (Product Life Management) systems and the engineering and programming services. We are accredited supplier of Dassault Systems solutions (mostly CATIA and ENOVIA) and a certified training center. I am employed in the department of computer science and implementations on the position of Junior PLM Systems Specialist. In my work I am responsible for technical support and contact with Dassault Systems regarding licensing. Thanks to the dynamic growth of the Company, every day I can learn something new, which provides continous development. Knowledge gained from my specialization Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronics Systems helps me with comprehensive understanding of PLM issues, with which I deal every day. |
 Piotr Gocyła, MSc. (Design Engineer, Gestamp Polska) |
I work for Gestamp Polska which is part of Gestamp Group. Gestamp is an international company dedicated to the design, development and manufacture metal automotive components. The Group specializes in developing innovatively designed products to achieve increasingly safer and lighter vehicles, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Together with scientists from Poznan University of Technology I work on project which main goal is to create and implement integrated system which will assure stability of multi-operational sheet metal stamping for automotive industry. System uses advanced optical measuring system and numerical calculations based on FEM. Knowledge that I gained at Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering allows me to take up all challenges in my daily work. |
 Martyna Poręba, MSc. (Stress Engineer, Amec Foster Wheeler) |
I graduated from Silesian University of Technology in 2015. The high-quality qualifications of the Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering staff caused that I wanted to engage in numerical strength analysis by using the finite element method (FEM). Therefore, I received over year-long training at Tenneco Automotive Eastern Europe in Gliwice as a Design & Development Engineer, in the final year of study. My responsibilities included:
- development of computer models of car, truck and motorcycle shock absorbers by using the HyperMesh and Abaqus/CAE software, - performing static and quasi-static computations by using the Abaqus/Standard software, - carrying out fatigue analysis by using the nCode software, - cooperation with other departments in the company. I have been working at Amec Foster Wheeler in Sosnowiec as a Stress Engineer since recently. The company is engaged in both the design and production of industrial furnaces. In this position, I deal with numerical strength analysis by using another software - Ansys. I am satisfied with the choice of specialization at the Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering as I realize my dreams now. |
 Tomasz Czyż, Ph.D. (FEM specialist, MESco) |
The MESco company deals with the implementation of modern computing systems in the industry. These systems allow to prepare the computer simulation of almost all physical phenomena occurring in reality. In addition, the company performs computer simulations ordered by the industry, provides training and participates in European programs. Masters and doctoral graduate programs, held at the Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering , have equipped me in-depth knowledge in order to understand and use commercial software based on the Finite Element Method. In addition, working with students and developing teaching abilities allows me to be well prepared to lead the courses which organizes our company. |
 MSc Lech Parylak (Design Engineer, GE Aviation, Warsaw) |
I work in General Electric Engineering Design Center in Warsaw (HPT Military Department), in team dealing with the rotating high pressure turbine jet engine - CF6 (Boeing 747, Airbus A330). Together with the team we investigate issues such as fatigue, strength and geometric optimization of the components. We are in constant cooperation with a branch in the United States, drawing on their many years of experience at every step we learn something new. We also cooperate with other units centers around the globe, which makes an opportunity for us to make new contacts. I constantly deal with knowledge largely gained during my study in ICME, mainly strength of materials, numerical methods, optimiaztion techniques, etc. Both, theoretical knowledge learned in lectures and practical skills in the use of engineering software give me big advantage at my work. |
 MSc Jacek WItek (Design Engineer, GE Aviation, Warsaw) |
I graduate the Silesian University of Technology (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering, Modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems for the Mechatronics degree course). I work in a team Clearance Design & Technology. Our work is strictly analytical and extremely interesting, because as one of the few, it requires a detailed knowledge of the construction of the jet engine and the processes that occur in it. We examine issues related with axisymmetric increase in rotor and stator during it’s work in different conditions. We are dealing with determination of: limits of contact, self-excited vibration, friction and minimizing the flow through the cracks occurring in all modules of the engine from the fan to low pressure turbine eg. GEnx engines - the 787 Dreamliner; LM6000. The results of the team's work must satisfy the stringent requirements, which improve efficiency of the engine. Due to the diversity of input data, I use ANSYS, MSC Patran, Siemens NX. Everything you learned while studying at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, in particular knowledge related to the analysis of the strength of materials and knowledge of methods of optimization is a strong theoretical and practical foundation that allows to take on new professional challenges. |
 Paweł Gocyła, MSc. (Design Engineer, Tecosim) |
I work for Tecosim, one of the biggest CAE Partner in Germany, which covers technology sectors like automotive, energy and health. Tecosim provides innovative CAE solutions for numerous well-known customers, like Audi, AMG, Bentley, Jaguar, Porsche and many more. My daily work is to support Brakes NVH department at Ford, responsible for development of brake systems in terms of noise elimination. My main duty is to perform a squeal and moan CAE analysis using Abaqus solver. I am responsible for material validation of particular components, build up the CAE model of a whole brake system, perform a correlation to real-life tests and propose a design changes. The studies at Institute of Computational Mechanics and Engineering gave me a wide knowledge, which I have been able to use and develop in my professional role. |