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