Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluids and expert in CFD with more than 15 years of professional experience. Specialist in CFD software development, CFD solution architecture, and applications with High-Performance Computing (HPC). My experience varies from computer science to numerical analysis, numerical methods, and applied math. I am experienced in computational solutions based on Design of Experiments (DoE) and surrogate modeling to accelerate engineering designs using Machine Learning (ML/AI).
As a professional CFD Engineer, I have worked on multiphase flows (multicomponent gas with multiphase interaction), HVAC, thermal analysis, heat transfer, heat exchangers, fluid flows, turbulence modeling (LES, DNS, RANS), corrosion modeling, supersonic/hypersonics flows, aerodynamics, combustion, optimization applications, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity study, and quality assurance through V&V. I am an active member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). I actively collaborate with academia in scientific publications and as a technical reviewer.
I am familiar with International Standards such as ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, API, and ASCE. I am proficient with Python for projects requiring AI/ML, e.g., sensitivities studies or for optimization purposes; and compiled languages such as Fortran, C, and C++ for CFD development projects, as well as Java, bash scripting, and Linux environment for HPC applications and cloud computing. I am an expert in different CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, ANSYS CFD, Cadence Suite (including Pointiwse), SimScale, and many more. I am an expert on Solidworks, Salome, OnShape, and Inventor for CAE modeling.
ANSYS
Python
Machine Learning
SolidWorks
Model Optimization
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fortran
HVAC System Design
Finite Element Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Mathematical Modeling
Stress Analysis
CFD Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Cloud Computing
Jaime S.
Carrollton, Texas
$200/hr
5.0
15 jobs
I bridge the gap between rigorous engineering physics and fast-paced product development.
As a PhD Mechanical Engineer and startup founder, I offer a rare combination of deep theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on building experience. I don't just design parts in CAD. I engineer complete systems by handling the mechanical design, optical integration, thermal analysis, and the Python code that makes it all run.
Whether you need to design a rugged sensor enclosure, automate a testing setup, or model a complex physical system, I bring the "Founder’s Mindset" to your project. I prioritize robust, manufacturable solutions that fit your timeline and budget.
My Multi-Disciplinary Expertise:
1. Mechanical Engineering & DFM I take concepts from napkin sketches to mass production. My designs are built for the real world, not just the computer screen.
Tools: Expert in SolidWorks and Fusion 360.
Capabilities: Design for Manufacturing (CNC, Injection Molding, 3D Printing), GD&T, and complex assembly management.
Experience: Engineered high-pressure sensor housings (10,000 psi / 250°C) and solar concentrator modules that survive outdoor elements for 20+ years.
2. Optomechanics & Precision Instrumentation: If your product involves light, lasers, or sensors, I am the specialist you need. I understand how mechanical stress affects optical performance.
Experience: Designed and built a sub-micron alignment workstation for fiber-to-chip attachment using high-power CO2 lasers.
R&D: Developed novel photonic sensors (published in Seismological Research Letters and Applied Optics), proving my ability to develop and handle extremely sensitive instrumentation.
3. Engineering Computation (Python & FEA) I use code and simulations to validate hardware. I rely on calculation rather than guesswork.
Simulation: Advanced Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS/COMSOL) for thermal, structural, ray/wave optics and multiphysics problems.
Python: Proficient in NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas for data analysis and physics-based modeling.
Automation: I build custom GUIs (Tkinter) to interface with hardware and automate data acquisition.
Why Clients Trust Me:
I have built my own company: As a founder in the renewable energy sector, I treat your capital with the same respect I treat my own. I focus on viable, scalable engineering.
I solve the "Hard" problems: I specialize in projects where standard engineering isn't enough, such as those involving extreme temperatures, high pressures, and sub-micron tolerances.
If you need a partner who can see the whole picture, from the mechanical system to the physics inside, click "Invite to Job" and let’s discuss your project.
ANSYS
Finite Element Analysis
COMSOL Multiphysics
Optics
Structural Dynamics
Project Management
Electromagnetic Simulation Software
Engineering Modeling Software
Research & Development
Mechanical Engineering
Python
CFD Analysis
Modeling
Numerical Analysis
Control Engineering
Brady H.
Honeyville, Utah
$75/hr
5.0
16 jobs
I build the automations that kill your team's busywork — leads that route themselves, data that stops getting copied between apps, follow-ups that just happen.
I'm an automation engineer. I wire your CRM, forms, spreadsheets, and AI into the tools you already run — using n8n, Make, GoHighLevel, Zapier, and the Claude and OpenAI APIs — so the manual steps disappear.
A few things I've built:
- An AI agent that texts a client about messy QuickBooks transactions and updates the books straight from their reply.
- A voice AI agent for an HVAC company across 6 markets that calls new leads in seconds, gives an estimate, and sends a PDF bid by text and email.
- Stage-based GoHighLevel pipelines with the SMS and email follow-ups firing on their own.
- A full custom CRM with AI lead routing and Twilio messaging for a sales team.
Here's what makes me different: my day job is rocket engineering. So your automation gets built the way flight hardware does — documented, tested, and hard to break — not a brittle Zap that falls over the first time something weird comes through.
I'm a good fit if you're drowning in manual steps, duct-taping tools that don't talk to each other, or you want AI actually wired into your operations instead of just talked about.
Send me a message with whatever's eating your team's time, and I'll tell you straight whether it's worth automating.
ANSYS
Automation
CRM Automation
Task Automation
AI Model Integration
Make.com
API Integration
Business Process Automation
Python
FastAPI
Claude
RESTful API
Zapier
ChatGPT API
AI Agent Development
AI App Development
Twilio
CFD Analysis
COMSOL Multiphysics
OpenFOAM
Nooruldeen M.
Rochester, New York
$85/hr
5.0
9 jobs
PhD candidate in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, specializing in thermal management, two-phase heat transfer, and high-heat-flux electronics cooling. Co-inventor on US Patent 12,349,313 B2 with peer-reviewed publications through ASME.
I help clients solve complex thermal and fluid problems with rigorous engineering analysis — the same standards I apply to my own published research and patent work. My core areas:
• Thermal & CFD Analysis — ANSYS Fluent, conjugate heat transfer, conduction/convection/radiation modeling, electronics cooling, heat sink design, two-phase flow and boiling
• Numerical Modeling & Simulation — Python and MATLAB thermal models, Simulink/Simscape system simulation, transient bioheat transfer, parameter sweeps, optimization
• Experimental Design & Data Analysis — DAQ systems (LabVIEW), uncertainty analysis, regression modeling in R, test rig design, instrumentation
• Technical Writing — Journal manuscripts, conference papers, patent documentation, technical reports written to publication standards
Prior industry experience as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Simutech Group supporting clients including GE and Andritz on data acquisition systems. My academic research focuses on subcooled pool boiling at subatmospheric pressures for data center cooling applications, achieving CHF values up to 195 W/cm² on copper substrates.
I take on projects where precision matters. If you need someone who treats your problem the way a peer reviewer would treat a journal submission, let's talk.
ANSYS
Thermodynamics
CFD Analysis
MATLAB
Python
Simulink
LabVIEW
Mechanical Engineering
Technical Report
LaTeX
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Scientific Research
Data Center
Data Analysis
Flow Simulation
Tarig D.
Weehawken, New Jersey
$60/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Experienced mechanical engineer with 10+ years in simulation-based product development. He is skilled in CAD/FEA/CFD with strong hands-on experience in automation for CAE workflows in engineering design. Tariq has strong background in numerical methods, optimization and scientific programming using Python and cloud infrastructure. He has worked in applications that comprise non-linear engineering materials modeling, multi-body contact, thermal analysis, fatigue, transport-diffusion systems, and metal forming simulations. He has hands on experience in Abaqus, Ansys, Marc, Simufact, Unigraphics NX, Fusion360, and OpenFoam.
ANSYS
CAD
Modeling
Mechanical Engineering
Abaqus
Finite Element Analysis
Autodesk Fusion 360
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Manufacturing
3D Printing
Machine Learning
Thomas S.
Santa Clarita, California
$100/hr
4.8
12 jobs
I am a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of industry experience, specializing in delivering innovative, reliable, and high-quality engineering solutions. My expertise spans the Aerospace and Defense industries, along with extensive experience in automation systems, robotics, hydraulic components, thermal systems, and production tooling. Whether you need support at any stage of the product development cycle or require end-to-end engineering solutions, I have the skills and experience to bring your ideas to life.
My technical skills include proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Simulation and Flow Simulation, ANSYS Mechanical and Fluent, and advanced analysis techniques such as thermal, structural, fatigue, vibration, shock, and fluid flow analysis. I am also experienced in 3D printing and machining prototypes, ensuring rapid prototyping and tangible results for your projects.
Services I Offer:
1) Product Design & Development: From conceptualization to manufacturing, I guide products through the entire lifecycle, including GD&T implementation, tolerance studies, risk assessments, and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
2) Engineering Analysis: Advanced simulation and analysis for thermal, structural, fatigue, vibration, shock, and fluid flow to validate and optimize your designs.
3) Prototyping: 3D printing capabilities and delivery of machined prototypes for functional testing and presentation.
4) Technical Documentation: Creation of detailed engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and technical reports that meet industry standards.
5) Reliability Studies: Conduct reliability assessments and ensure robust designs for long-term performance.
6) Design Optimization: Implementation of cost-effective and efficient solutions while maintaining quality and compliance with customer requirements.
Why Work With Me?
1) All-in-One Engineering Solution: I combine technical expertise, practical experience, and business acumen to deliver tailored solutions that meet your needs.
2) Extensive Industry Knowledge: Familiar with the Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Electronics, Robotics, and Fitness industries, I understand the high standards and requirements for mission-critical projects.
3) Proven Experience: I have led numerous product development programs, taking designs from concept to production while meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
4) Software Expertise: Mastery of industry-standard tools like SolidWorks, Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and ANSYS ensures accurate and reliable designs and analyses.
5) Attention to Detail: Whether it’s tolerance studies, GD&T implementation, or technical documentation, my work is precise, thorough, and exceeds expectations.
If you're looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and innovative mechanical engineer to bring your project to life, I’m here to help. Let’s collaborate to turn your ideas into exceptional results!
Contact me today to discuss your project needs—I’m excited to help you achieve success!
Warmest Regards,
Thomas Smith
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
3D Printing
SolidWorks
CREO
Finite Element Analysis
Product Design
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Design
Design for Manufacturing
CFD Analysis
Mechatronics
Robotics
Manufacturing
COMSOL Multiphysics
Prototyping
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