ABBAS HOBALLAH
Detroit
Summary
Analytical and growth-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of specialized experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural simulations, and CAE support for electric drive units and automotive transmission systems. Expertise in preprocessing, meshing, modeling, and post-processing using industry-standard tools such as HyperMesh, Simlab, Abaqus, NX, and HyperWorks. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Design Release Engineers to validate component integrity, optimize designs, and ensure compliance with durability and noise requirements. Proficient in translating complex engineering principles into actionable solutions that enhance product performance and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CAE Engineer / General Motors Resident Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2022 - Current
- Performed FEA for electric drive units and transmission components focused on noise, vibration, durability, and structural integrity.
- Developed and validated FEA models for gears, shafts, and transmission components using HyperMesh, Simlab, and Abaqus.
- Cleaned and prepared complex geometry in NX, including splines, gear teeth, and component features.
- Retrieved and managed component part numbers and data through TeamCenter.
- Collaborated with Design Release Engineers (DREs) to ensure models and results met engineering requirements.
- Conducted preprocessing, meshing, boundary condition setup, and post-processing for stress and deformation results.
- Generated detailed engineering reports using Excel and PowerPoint, documenting stress distributions, critical areas, and design recommendations.
- Ensured mesh density aligned with GM standards to accurately capture von Mises stresses, fillet stresses, and hole concentrations.
- Analyzed rotor shaft critical speed, dynamic behavior, and structural response for multiple programs.
- Supported design modifications that improved component performance and met product validation requirements.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Space Systems/Loral
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Led a team of engineers and a consultant in the design of composite reflectors. Held peer reviews to present design. Ensured on-time delivery of milestones.
- Designed the company’s first dual-reflector vibration fixture. Collaborated with structural analysts and the integration team. Tuned fixtures to simulate spacecraft loads and frequencies.
Mechanical Engineer Consultant at Zeltiq
Valley Engineering Group
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Strengthened the system’s based structure using solid mechanics and injection molded knowledge.
- Wrote an Excel macro using regex to extract part numbers from a list of thousands of filenames.
Education
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Fluid Mechanics
University of California, San Diego
11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2019
Skills
- FEA & CAE Tools: HyperMesh, Simlab, Abaqus, HyperWorks, NX, SolidWorks, Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MapReduce, Spark, AWS
- Engineering Expertise: Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Noise & Durability, Thermodynamics, Transmission Systems
- Programming/Software: MATLAB, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Statistics & Machine Learning: Hypothesis testing, A/B testing, Linear regression, Logistic regression, SVM, Decision trees, Ensemble methods, NLP techniques, Graph theory, Dimensionality reduction
Engineering Projects
Solar Window Collector – Senior Design Project, Led weekly team meetings to plan milestones and deliverables., Designed an efficient solar window collector using NX12, applying principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer., Performed structural and stress simulations to validate product feasibility., Presented final design results with performance, stress levels, and efficiency analysis.
Coursework
- Engineering Economics
- Financial Cost Analysis
- Electrical Circuits & Electronics
- Automotive Engineering
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Processes
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Finite Element Method
- Mechanical Design
- Machine Elements
- Heat Transfer
- Noise & Vibration
Additional Highlights
- Strong foundation in engineering physics and structural analysis.
- Experienced in interpreting 3D CAD models and simulation results.
- Effective communicator with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
CAE Engineer / General Motors Resident Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Space Systems/Loral
01.2020 - 09.2022
Mechanical Engineer Consultant at Zeltiq
Valley Engineering Group
02.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering, specialized in Fluid Mechanics
University of California, San Diego