Katharina Mueller
katharina.mueller@email.de | +49 30 7482 5931 | Kurfürstendamm 142, 10711 Berlin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-mueller-eng

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
Siemens Digital Industries, Munich, Bavaria
June 2021 - Present

Lead engineering initiatives for advanced manufacturing equipment design, installation, and optimization across semiconductor and precision manufacturing operations. Utilize ANSYS and MathCAD for structural analysis and thermal modeling of production equipment, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and safety standards. Implement continuous improvement methodologies resulting in 23% reduction in equipment downtime and 15% increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Develop Python-based automation scripts for real-time equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IoT sensors and data acquisition systems for enhanced process control. Manage configuration management protocols and maintain comprehensive documentation for all manufacturing equipment modifications and upgrades.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Bosch Rexroth AG, Lohr am Main, Bavaria
August 2018 - May 2021

Designed and validated electro-mechanical systems for industrial manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks and ANSYS finite element analysis. Conducted thermal, structural, and vibration simulations to optimize equipment performance under operational loads. Led design reviews and collaborated with manufacturing engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) principles. Developed test procedures and coordinated equipment qualification testing, achieving 98% first-pass acceptance rate. Utilized Minitab for statistical analysis of design experiments and process capability studies. Prepared technical documentation, engineering drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) for production release.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Festo SE & Co. KG, Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg
May 2017 - August 2017

Supported manufacturing process development and equipment troubleshooting for automated assembly lines. Assisted in cycle time analysis and process optimization initiatives that contributed to 12% throughput improvement. Conducted time studies and created process flow diagrams using Microsoft Office tools. Participated in root cause analysis investigations and implemented corrective actions for equipment failures.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Munich, Munich, Bavaria
Graduated: May 2018
Concentration: Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Thermal Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Graduated: May 2016
Minor: Applied Mathematics

SKILLS

Engineering Software: ANSYS, MathCAD, Matlab, Minitab, SolidWorks
Programming: Python, Matlab, Fortran, SQL, JavaScript
Manufacturing Systems: SAP, Oracle, Configuration Management, Asset Management
Data Analysis: Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Statistical Process Control
Technical: Mechanical Design, Electro-mechanical Systems, Test Equipment, Simulations, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management
Other: Microsoft Office, Linux, XML, IoT Integration, Performance Management

PROJECTS

Predictive Maintenance System Development
Developed machine learning models using Python and SQL to predict equipment failures based on sensor data from manufacturing equipment. Integrated real-time data acquisition systems with Oracle database infrastructure. Reduced unplanned downtime by 31% through early fault detection and optimized maintenance scheduling.

Equipment Thermal Management Optimization
Led ANSYS-based thermal simulation project to redesign cooling systems for high-precision manufacturing equipment. Conducted experimental validation and implemented design modifications that improved thermal stability by 40% and extended component lifespan.