Ossama Dreibati - FE Simulation and Design

Q: Where is Ossama based?

Ossama is based in Denzlingen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Ossama speak?

Ossama speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ossama have?

Ossama has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Ossama has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Ossama may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ossama's latest experience?

Ossama's most recent position is FE Simulation and Design at Self-employed .

Q: What companies has Ossama worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ossama has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Ossama most experienced in?

Ossama is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Ossama also has some experience in Telecommunication and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Ossama most experienced in?

Ossama is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Ossama also has some experience in Operations , Project Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Ossama worked in recently?

Ossama has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Ossama worked in recently?

Ossama has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Denzlingen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

FE Simulation and Design

Self-employed

Design and development of charging inlets for megawatt charging systems
Development of strategies for applying AI in mechanical engineering
Concept development of inductive charging systems for autonomous vehicles in industrial environments
Creating concepts for electronically controlled safety brakes for elevators
Development of power generators with and without iron cores (output below 1 kV)
Development of solutions for marking plastic and stainless steel components
Development of various brackets in compliance with EHEDG guidelines
Requirement management using JAMA
Simulation of the strength behavior of wastewater treatment plants
FE optimization simulation of equipment behavior under vibration loads using ANSYS
Maintenance of bills of materials and databases
Development of various opto-mechanical systems
Distance measurement and safety light curtains
Rapid prototyping methods like 3D printing, SLS, liquid silicone, STL
Development of modules and connection techniques for integrating power supply and data management units onto PCBs
Development of shielding elements for industrial equipment
Implementation of design solutions for connecting PCBs with plugs or cables
Development of busbars to meet ESD requirements
Development of fasteners made of V4A steels with clinching, crimping, and/or riveting options for hygienic requirements
Development of 2K injection molded parts and compressed elastomers
Development of cable glands made of V4A stainless steel for hygienic requirements
Development of devices with optical and electronic modules
Conducting qualification tests (temperature cycling, leak tightness, climate tests, etc.)
Conducting process and design FMEA
Development according to agile processes
Material-appropriate design for chemical resistance (cleaning and disinfecting agents)
Optimization of injection molded parts for ultrasonic and laser welding
Investigation of the influence of marking methods (laser marking, electrolytic marking) on part resistance to chemicals
Corrosion assessment and investigation of stainless steel parts
Design of parts for machining from welded semifinished products (V4A stainless steels)
Development of parts made of metallic materials for wireless power transfer devices (CAD: Creo Parametric)
Creating drawings and models for clients
FE analysis of the behavior of elastomer seals including installation (CAE: ANSYS)
Design and development of glass-to-V4A stainless steel connections according to EHEDG guidelines
Implementation of design solutions for joining similar and dissimilar materials (adhesive bonding, welding, snap hooks) using CAD: Creo Direct Modeling and SolidWorks
Equipment design for the pharmaceutical and food industries using FDA-approved materials and according to EHEDG guidelines (CAD: Creo Direct Modeling, SolidWorks)
FE analysis of the effect of temperature on plastic assemblies (CAE: ANSYS)
Further development of a tool for FE calculation of additive manufacturing (laser sintering process) (CAE: CalculiX)
Consulting and services in the field of CAD & CAE engineering
Further development of FE systems for analyzing component strength and topology optimization
Further development and implementation of an indicator lamp from electrical, optical and mechanical components for integration into a safety module (CAD: Creo Direct Modeling)
FE simulation to investigate assembly tightness and optimize seals (CAE: ANSYS)

May 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 8 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Research Associate

Fraunhofer Institute for Material Mechanics IWM

Investigation of the metallurgy and strength of welded joints regarding residual stress formation
Experimental generation of material data for weld simulation (thermo-mechanical, physical, metallurgical data)
Further development of material models for weld simulation
Numerical analysis of the welding process both as a standalone manufacturing step and within the entire production chain
Project management and coordination with other research institutions
Optimization of the welding process to reduce distortion in components, e.g., aluminum housing with active water cooling
Representing the field in committees, at conferences and with project partners
Design of test specimens for generating material data for crash simulation (aluminum profiles, sheets)

Jan 2009 - Apr 2013

4 years 4 months

Cottbus, Germany

Research Associate

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus

Research in physical and numerical thermo-metallurgical and -mechanical simulation of local component properties in the 'Compressor Technologies and Materials' project funded by the state of Brandenburg
Studies on material characterization under manufacturing conditions with various materials and welding processes (high-strength steels, heat-resistant steels, aluminum alloys, ceramics)
Development of methods for investigating refractory ceramics
Development of a method for studying the influence of hydrogen on welded joints, especially for laser beam welding
Preparation of project proposals (DFG, DVS/FOSTA)

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

9 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Development Engineer / Designer

Autokabel Management GmbH

Space analysis of the car engine bay for integrating new or modified units (CAD: CATIA V5)
Project coordination and management, project development with other automotive suppliers
Design of components for the start-stop vehicle system (busbars made of copper alloys, steel sheet brackets, connectors, cable terminals)
Cable routing for cars using CATIA V5 and development of aluminum cables for weight reduction
Creation of prototypes (STL parts) and sample components
Customer support

Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

8 months

Fellbach, Germany

Development Engineer

Encontec GmbH

Development and design of various vehicle components (CAD: Inventor, ProE)
Development of a new generation of the feed module for exhaust aftertreatment systems in diesel vehicles for Bosch GmbH
Conducting tolerance analyses for assemblies in the automotive and plant engineering sectors
Customer support

Apr 1998 - Oct 2003

5 years 7 months

Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic

Development Engineer

Syriatelekom

Maintenance and commissioning of units for power conversion and uninterrupted power supply
Creation of specifications for power supply, power conversion, and safety systems

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (14 years), Manufacturing (13 years), Professional Services (10 years), Telecommunication (5.5 years), and Education (4.5 years).

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (19.5 years), Research and Development (17 years), Quality Assurance (10 years), Operations (5.5 years), Project Management (3.5 years), and Customer Service (1.5 years).

Product Development

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Project Management

Customer Service

Skills

Experience:

Design
Calculation
Simulation
Development
Project Management
Testing
Fmea
Plant Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Vessel Construction
Bodywork
Assembly / Joining Technology
Steel Construction
Research And Teaching
Materials Engineering
Welding Technology
Adhesive Bonding
Steel
Plastics And Composite Materials

Knowledge:

Inventor
Catia V5
Creo
Creo Direct Modeling
Solidworks
Fusion 360
Ansys
Abaqus

Additional Knowledge:

Sysweld
Simufact
Linux
Windows.

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jan 2009 - Jun 2014

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Dr.-Ing., Physical welding simulation of the cold crack susceptibility · Physical welding simulation of the cold crack susceptibility · Cottbus, Germany · summa cum laude

Oct 2003 - Jul 2007

TU Ilmenau

Dipl.-Ing. · Design Engineering · Ilmenau, Germany

Oct 1992 - Oct 1997

Tishreen University

Bachelor · Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering · Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic

Profile

Created

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ossama based?

Ossama is based in Denzlingen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Ossama speak?

Ossama speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ossama have?

Ossama has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Ossama has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Ossama may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ossama be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ossama would be well-suited for roles such as: FE Simulation and Design, Research Associate, Development Engineer / Designer.

What is Ossama's latest experience?

Ossama's most recent position is FE Simulation and Design at Self-employed.

What companies has Ossama worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ossama has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Ossama most experienced in?

Ossama is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Ossama also has some experience in Telecommunication and Education.

Which business areas is Ossama most experienced in?

Ossama is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Ossama also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Ossama worked in recently?

Ossama has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Ossama worked in recently?

Ossama has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Ossama's education?

Ossama holds a Doctorate in Physical welding simulation of the cold crack susceptibility from BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, a Bachelor in Design Engineering from TU Ilmenau and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering from Tishreen University.

What is the availability of Ossama?

Ossama is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ossama?

Ossama's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.