Michal Surlej

Mechanical engineer with CFD, CAD & wind tunnel experience from Volvo Cars. Ready to support R&D and design projects in Sweden.

Aerodynamics Engineer Intern

Internship in the Aerodynamics department, supporting vehicle development from early concept to validation and contributing to performance and efficiency improvements.

• Prepared and updated 3D vehicle and component geometries in ANSA, including geometry cleanup and design changes for CFD and design evaluations.
• Set up and ran aerodynamic simulations in STAR‑CCM+ to support design decisions for exterior components and layouts.
• Acquired over 350 hours of practical wind tunnel testing experience, supporting setup, operation, and data collection.
• Processed and evaluated scanned tire and underbody geometries for use in simulations and design studies.

Design Engineer

Worked on the Moover project – an automated feeding robot providing consistent 24/7 access to fresh feed for dairy herds.

• Contributed to design improvements of the Moover robot through 3D modelling and mechanical updates in SolidWorks.
• Sourced and evaluated mechanical and electrical components to improve system performance and reliability.
• Assisted in redesigning the transmission system to improve efficiency and robustness in automated barn environments.

Design Engineer Intern

Internship in the R&D department, designing polymer interior components for the automotive industry.

• Modelled complex car components in CATIA v5 using Part Design and Generative Shape Design modules.
• Received training in FEA and CFD tools to support design decisions and product validation.
• Gained practical knowledge of plastics for injection‑molded components and their design constraints.

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering / 02/2022 - 07/2023

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland

• Major in Automotive Engineering
• Thesis: Design and Analysis of Aerodynamic Brakes Using Numerical Analysis

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering / 10/2017 - 02/2021

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland