AMNEH JABER

Mechanical Engineer, M.Sc. | Thermal Fluid Systems

ABOUT ME

I am originally from Jordan and am currently based in Türkiye. I hold a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Thermal Fluid Systems, from Colorado School of Mines, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on Thermal Power, from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

My interests lie in thermal-related fields such as HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems), EV battery thermal management in the automotive industry, and Energy systems.
With a solid foundation in engineering principles, hands-on experience, and a passion for innovation, I bring value to any team and am committed to delivering impactful results.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, improving my Turkish language skills, and taking walks while listening to music.
Feel free to explore my professional background, projects, and skills, or connect with me to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Experience

Education

Projects

Skills

[ Work Experience ]

Research and Development Engineer

Alarko | Carrier

Kocaeli, Türkiye

Feb. 2021 to Present

Performed aeraulic and thermal testing on fan coil units by organizing work among lab personal to ensure that tests are completed correctly, in a timely manner, and in accordance with regulatory standards.
Analysed Rooftop (industrial air conditioners) laboratory testing results for validation and simulated different Rooftop units at different conditions using Carrier IPM (1-D vapor compression simulation tool) for eurovent certification and R&D purposes.
Developed a model-based component matching system for Direct Expansion (DX) coils:

Defined a set of parameters related to the geometry and operating conditions of the coils.
Developed python simulations and used them to perform detailed air and refrigerant side capacity calculations for each coil.
Found a suitable distributor for each coil based on capacity per distributor and circuit number.
Developed an Excel macro using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create user friendly selection software. This tool enabled the production team to choose the appropriate distributor and nozzle for the coils used in air handling units (AHUs).

Performed analysis and conducted simulations of water coils under various Eurovent test conditions for Fan Coil Units using Python:

Defined simulation parameters related to coolant, fin material, tube material properties, as well as FCU sizes, operating modes, and row types.
Iterated through each FCU coil data and performed calculations under various Eurovent test conditions.
Analyzed simulation data and created scripts to export summarized Excel reports using Python.

Graduate Student Researcher

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado, USA

Feb. to Dec.2019

Created multiple Colorado School of Mines HVAC building models on OpenStudio.
- Modeled multiple school of mines buildings in OpenStudio using mechanical drawings.
- Adjusting model parameters for main and secondary equipment using building automation system data.
- Validated the model against billing data for electricity, cooling, and heating loads.
Analyzed chiller and building energy load data on a central plant loop for multiple Colorado School of Mines buildings.
- Calculated the electric and cooling loads for the buildings and chillers in a central plant using sensor data from the building automation system.
- Determined the contribution of several buildings and chillers on the total energy load.
Performed a study to evaluate the use of vehicle to grid technology as a solution to grid instability problems.
- Simulated a set of residential units using BEOpt and scaled the set to simulate the entire grid.
- Recreated a problematic daily demand curve on a grid level (Duck Curve).
- Simulated the effect of vehicle to grid use on battery degradation over time.
- Studied the effect of optimized vs. unoptimized charging of the vehicle on the grid.
- Calculated the vehicle to grid adoption costs and a time of use electric utility schedule to balance it out.

Campus Energy Project - Summary

Electric Vehicle Energy Storage as a Solution to the Duck Curve Problem - Report

Electric Vehicle Energy Storage as a Solution to the Duck Curve Problem - Presentation

Mechanical Project Engineer

Dağgaz Gas Odorizing and Chemical Dosing Systems

Kocaeli, Türkiye

Jan. to Aug. 2018

Designed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for odorizing and chemical injection systems.
Created and managed material lists for designed systems.
Examined and analysed tender documents.
Wrote up technical quotations with summary of the deliverables for multiple projects.

Mechanical Engineer - Intern

Airport International Group (AIG) | QAIA

Amman, Jordan

Jun. to Sept. 2016

Received hands on HVAC engineering training at the central utility plant HVAC unit.
Gained some design for manufacturing experience at the workshop and welding unit.
Worked alongside engineers in the wastewater treatment plant, studied requirements, and became familiar with the filtering and disinfection process.

Mechanical Engineer - Freelance (Upwork)

Remote work during Covid shutdown

USA

Feb. 2020 to Sep. 2020

Python development, embedded system programming (C/C++), and mechanical system design.
Relevant Freelance Projects:

Designed and developed the code of a hidden door linear actuator, driver, and control panel.
Wrote the embedded code for an AC relay driver panel with user programmable 7 day rolling window.
Designed and selected the components of a telescoping optical thermometer for Covid-19 screening.

[ Education ]

Colorado School of Mines
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
[ Thermal Fluid Systems ]
Dec. 2019

Jordan University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
[ Thermal Power ]
Jan. 2017

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[ Projects ]

Designed and analysed a passive electric vehicle battery cooling solution.

A single prismatic cell of a lithium ion battery was modeled along with an integrated cooling fin.
The single cell model was expanded to a full battery pack simulation using symmetry conditions.
The effectiveness of the cooling solution was assessed at different vehicle speeds using CFD.

Passive Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Management Solution - Report
Passive Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Management Solution - Presentation

[ Projects ]

Performed a computational fluid dynamic analysis on a Francis turbine blade design using ANSYS CFX.

Optimized meshing parameters and generated the mesh for the geometry.
Setup the solver parameters then configured boundary and initial conditions.
Validated the Francis turbine model against prior work.
Showed different case studies for different mass flow rates and studied pressures variations.

Fluid Dynamic Analysis on a Francis Turbine Blade Design - Report

[ Projects ]

Performed a transient CFD analysis on air distribution through a house using ANSYS Fluent.

Created a geometry of the conditioned space in ANSYS design modeler.
Optimized meshing parameters and setup the solver parameters with the boundary conditions.
Simulated the model and created velocity contours and streamline plots.

[ Projects ]

Used BEOpt to perform an energy footprint optimization study on a fitted house model.

Modeled my apartment using BEOpt (a 2-story apartment unit).
Calibrated the model to match measured utility data.
Found the most cost-effective retrofit package that will reduce energy usage while having a low payback period.

Energy Footprint Optimization Study on a Fitted House Model - Report

[ Projects ]

Won "First Place Award" at Alarko holding for participating in the "2023 New Ideas Competition" with the project titled "Model-Based Component Matching & Thermal Simulation" and won the "Mention Award" for "2024 New Ideas Competition" for the "DX Coil Distributor Selection Software"

Developed a model-based component matching system for Direct Expansion coils to calculate capacity, superheat temperature, two-phase fraction and mass flow while focusing on achieving a target superheat temperature using ACHP library and iterative methods.
Conducted simulations of water coils under various Eurovent test conditions for Alarko Fan Coil Units (FCU) to find water side pressure drop, water flow rate, condensate flow rate, total, sensible and latent heats. Calculations were done using Python while considering various factors such as water and air properties, coil geometry, and operating conditions.
Developed an Excel macro using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create user friendly selection software. This tool enabled the production team to choose the appropriate distributor and nozzle for coils used in air handling units (AHUs).

Model-Based Component Matching & Thermal Simulation

[ Projects ]

Created a balancing robot with obstacle avoidance.

Designed the mechanical assembly of the robot using Fusion 360 and adjusted component placement to increase the moment of inertia while minimizing weight.
Assembled the robot and built the circuit to measure distance from an ultrasonic sensor, read inertial data from an IMU, and drive two motors.
Programmed an Arduino microcontroller to balance the robot using a PID feedback loop and avoid obstacles.

[ Skills ]

Computer Skills:

HVAC thermal modeling and simulation: OpenStudio, BEOpt, Carrier IPM & Carrier CoilPC.
CAD, FEA and CFD packages: PTC Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Fluent.
Programming languages: Python, Visual Basic, Arduino (C/C++), MATLAB, EES, PTC Mathcad, HTML/CSS.

Engineering Skills:

Thermodynamic systems analysis and design.
HVAC system design and building energy modeling.
Design and simulation of fluid mechanical systems.
Budgeting and engineering economic skills.
Finite element analysis of thermal systems
Mathematical modeling and basic control design of dynamic systems.
Working knowledge of strain gauges, accelerometers, oscilloscopes, and other instrumentation equipment.
Electric vehicle battery thermal management, design and simulation.
Ability to work on advanced algebraic, differential, numerical and nonlinear mathematical problems.

Languages:

Native Arabic.
Full professional English.
Functional command of Turkish.