Piotr Zajac, Pe
About Piotr Zajac, Pe
Piotr Zajac is a Senior Structural Analyst at Joby Aviation, specializing in dynamic analysis and failure mode examination. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and project management, with extensive experience in the design and development of equipment across various industries.
Work at Joby Aviation
Piotr Zajac has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Senior Structural Analyst since 2018. In this role, he focuses on dynamic analysis, utilizing modal simulation and nonlinear dynamics with direct integration methods. His work involves examining failure modes through various analyses, including fracture, creep-fatigue, thermal cycling, and ratcheting. Joby Aviation is known for its innovative approach to aviation, particularly in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Piotr Zajac holds a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Dundee, which he completed in 2007. He also earned an M.B.A. in Project Management from Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, studying from 2000 to 2006. His educational background includes specialized training in Structural Integrity and Component Life Assessment from Imperial College London in 2012, and various courses in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis. He has expertise in designing and developing prototype equipment across multiple industries.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Joby Aviation, Piotr Zajac worked at Tesla as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for one year, from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer at SolarCity from 2015 to 2017 and as a Mechanical Engineer at Technip for eight years, from 2007 to 2015. His roles involved significant contributions to mechanical design and engineering, particularly in the renewable energy and automotive sectors.
Specializations and Skills
Piotr Zajac specializes in dynamic analysis and has extensive experience in performing modal simulations and nonlinear dynamics. He routinely conducts failure mode examinations and has hands-on experience with physical testing to verify and tune numerical models. His skill set includes the use of advanced materials and technologies in the design and modeling of non-conventional equipment, particularly for the photovoltaic and gas & oil industries.
Training and Certifications
Throughout his career, Piotr Zajac has pursued various training courses to enhance his skills. He completed a Computational Fluid Dynamics Training Course in 2015 and a Dynamic Mechanical Analysis course in 2018. Additionally, he has attended training on Creep, Fatigue, and Creep Fatigue Interactions for High Temperature Structural Materials through ASME. These certifications reflect his commitment to staying current with industry standards and practices.