Benedikt Baier

Benedikt Baier

Race Car Mechanic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Systems Simulation Engineer at Mercedes AMG F1

  • Education

    • Brady High School

      2012 - 2013
      High School Diploma Rotary Youth Exchange Student

      Activities and Societies: Rotary, Interact, American Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, RYLA Rotary Youth Exchange Program in Brady, TX

    • Technische Universität Wien

      2016 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering 2:1

      Activities and Societies: TU Wien American Football Team Formula Student - TUWR Specialization:Automotive engineeringThesis:Application of Transient Lap time Simulation for a Formula Student Vehicle - Grade: 1

    • Cranfield University

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Advanced Motorsports Engineering Overall Mark 73

      The MSc course consists of nine one-week assessed modules, of which eight are assessed, which take place during October to February, a group design project and an individual thesis project.Modules:• Induction and Introduction to Motorsport• Motorsport Structural Analysis• Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics• Motorsport Electronics and Data Acquisition• Motorsport Aerodynamics• Computational Fluid Dynamics for Motorsport• The Business of Motorsport• Composite… Show more The MSc course consists of nine one-week assessed modules, of which eight are assessed, which take place during October to February, a group design project and an individual thesis project.Modules:• Induction and Introduction to Motorsport• Motorsport Structural Analysis• Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics• Motorsport Electronics and Data Acquisition• Motorsport Aerodynamics• Computational Fluid Dynamics for Motorsport• The Business of Motorsport• Composite Structures for Motorsport• Motorsport Powertrains Show less

    • Kollegium Kalksburg

      2007 - 2015
      Matura 1.4

      Activities and Societies: Choir Football/Soccer Kalksburg College, also known as College of the Immaculate Virgin, is a Catholic private school according to public law in the 23rd district of Liesing in Vienna, Austria.

  • Experience

    • Schmidt Racing

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
      Race Car Mechanic

      • Preperation and Setup of Rally-Cars• Pre-Event testing• Restoration of old engines- Crew Mechanic of a Peugeot 207 S2000 Rallyecar

    • Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
      Work Experience in Race Support

      • Seconded senior race engineers at the factory during the race weekend through opponent analysis• Provided correction for future improvement of race analysis by setting up and correcting AI programs

    • Bosch Engineering GmbH

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      Internship Motorsports Department

      • Programmed Excel VBA codes for the in-factory hydraulic pump test bench to automatically create visual reports• Collaborated with senior engineers on the validation and application of a new MGUK for the LMDh series for over four weeks• Carried out the planning of retail and distribution of e-GoKarts as well as servicing these through flashing and setting up batteries and VCUs

    • TUW Racing

      Oct 2020 - May 2022
      Member of Vehicle Dynamics

      • Transient Lap Time Simulation• Vehicle Dynamics Engineer• Bachelor Thesis:"Application of Transient Lap time Simulation for a Formula Student Vehicle" - Grade: 1

    • Pirelli

      Apr 2021 - Apr 2021
      Intern Tyre Engineer

      • 1-Weekend Work Experience with Pirelli Motorsport • Shadowing a Tyre Engineer during Boss GP

    • AVL

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
      Internship - Simulator Engineer

      • Building and Setup of DIL Simulators• Software Application for Data Analysis• Graphics Optimzation of various Tracks on in-House Simulator

    • STARD

      Dec 2021 - Sept 2022
      Vehicle Performance - Simulation Engineer

      • Suspension Optimization with Optimum K• CAD Design/Workshop Preparation on Ford Supervan 4 Project• Application of Test-Day Programmes and Test Team Data Analysis• Simulation input for Design and Development decisions for further projects under NDA• Analyzation of Vehicle Data for high performance motorsport project with both Motec i2 and AVL Drive• Laptime Simulation and Validation via the AVL VSM Software

    • Invicta Virtuosi Racing

      Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
      Intern Data & Performance Engineer F2

      - Post Session timing analysis- Competitor monitoring- Perform post Tyre Deg Calculation and future predictions- Pit Stop Performance Driver & Team - Assisting Strategy & Performance Tasks

    • Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

      Sept 2023 - now
      Graduate Systems Simulation Engineer

      - 1D and/or 3D Component and System Simulation for detailed design evaluation, verification, and system model characterisation- Close collaboration with Design, Test and Development, Dyno and Track to ensure system performance is as predicted and in line with the requirements - Support of rig, dyno or track testing

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Skiing Instructor License

      Niederösterreichischer Schilehrerverband
      Jul 2017
    • IELTS Academic - 8.5

      IELTS Official
      Oct 2021
    • MATLAB Programming Techniques

      MathWorks
      Nov 2020
    • MatLab for Data Processing & Visualization Self-Paced Online Course

      MathWorks
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • MatLab Fundamentals Self-Paced Course

      MathWorks
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Extraordinary Civilservice

      Issued by Maimonidesheim on Apr 2020
      MaimonidesheimAssociated with Benedikt Baier
    • Civilservice

      Issued by Caritas Österreich on Jul 2015
      Caritas ÖsterreichAssociated with Benedikt Baier