This document is a resume for Edward B. Mueller summarizing his education, software proficiencies, work experience, and qualifications. Mueller received a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008. He has worked as a structural engineer at Belcan Engineering Group since 2008 performing finite element analysis on components for various industries. As a lead analyst, Mueller has correlated FEA results to test data, identified manufacturing failures through simulation, and optimized designs through FEA-assisted methods. As a project manager, he quotes projects, delegates tasks, and presents results to customers. Mueller also leads a team of three engineers, assigning tasks and reviewing work.
1. EDWARD B. MUELLER
edwardbmueller@gmail.com
217-377-0851
2524 W. Chicago Ave. #3, Chicago, IL 60622
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2008
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam October 27, 2007
Software Proficiencies
• Ansys Design Modeler
• Ansys APDL
• Ansys Workbench
• Altair Hypermesh
• Altair Optistruct
• MSC ADAMS
• Microsoft Office Suite
Belcan Engineering Group; Downers Grove, IL (July 2008 – Present)
Structural Engineer
Analysis Capabilities
Performed advanced FEA on components for the aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries
Analysis proficiencies include:
• Linear and non-linear static structural analysis
• Nonlinear material properties, including plasticity and hyperelastic materials
• Modal, harmonic response, and single-point response spectrum dynamic analysis
• Rigid body kinematic analysis
• Expertise in both Ansys Workbench and Ansys APDL software packages
Utilized hand calculations to support analysis results and redesign recommendations
Lead Analyst – Project Highlights
Correlated FEA-predicted vibration response to shake-table test data for a valve/actuator assembly
Identified a manufacturing failure of a composite exhaust mixer by simulating the manufacturing process
Optimized a titanium-composite rod using FEA-assisted optimization, resulting in a 40% reduction in mass
Redesigned a tool die that reduced mass and material costs by 30% over previous design while maintaining
performance
Streamlined analysis of multiple components through the use of APDL scripting
Project Manager – Summary Tasks
Quoted projects to new and existing customers that met customer budget, schedule, and scope
Delegated project tasks to junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery
Presented status updates, final results, and recommendations for redesigns to customers
Team Leader – Responsibilities
Lead a team of three engineers, offering support and guidance on project tasks
Assigned junior analysts to specific tasks based on individual skill sets
Reviewed work of junior analysts for accuracy and offered insight to help develop analysis skills
MPC Products Corp; Skokie, IL (Spring 2008)
Senior Design Project – Bellows Redesign
Designed an accumulator to be used in a hydraulic actuator
2. Developed a cost analysis to achieve optimal solution, and compared team design against market solutions
Executed tasks as team leader and design engineer per rotating responsibilities among teammates