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Van Blanco
GM Powertrain Development Engineer
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Marquette University (ABET Accredited) – Milwaukee, WI (Graduated: May 2013) Undergraduate Career GPA: 3.324 / 4.000o Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – College of
Engineering Engineering GPA: 3.223 / 4.000o College of Engineering Dean’s List (Latest Semester GPA: 3.750)o Passed NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
o Minor in Business Administration – College of Business Administration Business Administration GPA: 3.700 / 4.000
Future Ambitions:o Advanced Degrees in Automotive Engineering and Business
Administration
Education (2008-2013)
Education (Continued)University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MichiganAnticipated Graduation: August 2018Master of Engineering in Global Automotive Manufacturing and Engineering (GAME)Specialty in Intelligent Vehicle Systems and Design
Stanford University – Stanford, CaliforniaAnticipated Completion: April 2017Graduate Certificate in Design for Customer Value and Market Success (DCVMS)
Future Continuous Improvement Ambitions:Advanced Degree in Business
Internship/Co-op Experience (2010-2012)
Kohler Engines (2010)Field Service Intern
o Completed Kohler Engine service training at the Kohler Engines Factory School
o Assisted Kohler Engine customers and dealers with engine maintenance, service, and repair
o Collected field service data for engineeringo Collaborated with Kohler web team to
redesign and improve the Kohler Engines service website
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems (2011-2012)Design Engineering Co-op
o Tested switchgear components in mechanical, environmental, chemical, electronic, and high voltage test labs
Kohler EFIV-Twin Engine
Eaton Switchg
ear
Senior Design EV Project (2012-2013)
Team Leadero Led a multidisciplinary team of engineering students working to
repair and refine our university’s fully electric student shuttle van (The Marquette eLIMO)
Undercarriage Batteries
Rear ¾ View of Student-Built
EV
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MUeLIMO.com
o Re-wired EV and created service diagrams of the wiring
o Developed a new graphical user interface
o Refined the drive-by-wire systemo Automated several vehicle processes so
less special training would be required to operate EV
General Motors Experience (2013-Present)Engineer in Uniform (Aug 2013- Dec 2013)o Rotate through General Motors Powertrain departments (Test Engine Build, Test Pallet
Build, Powertrain Test Cells, Post-Test Analysis, etc.)o Build and instrument powertrain components for development and validation testso Assist General Motors technicians conduct engine development and validation testso Disassemble, analyze, and document powertrain components after test
Small Block Engine Validation Engineer (Dec 2013 – Mar 2015)Work involves project design, research, or experimental engineering through the validation testing of engineering projects where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and standards.o Assists in scheduling and planning engine test programs,
procures samples for test setupo Designs and builds test fixtures, sets up and operates
engine test devices and measurement toolso Gathers and analyzes data setups and writes related
reports and procedureso Assists in design and analysis or research on engineering
projectso Uses computer aided devices to solve problems
General Motors Experience (2013-Present)Small Block Dyno Engine Calibration Development Engineer (Mar 2015 - Present)Work involves project design, research, or experimental engineering through the development testing of engineering projects where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and standards.o Leads dyno engine calibration development test operations for a
small block RPOo Leads scheduling and planning engine development test operations
and coordinates samples for test setupo Coordinates with multiple stakeholders to achieve development
timing targetso Designs and builds test fixtures, sets up and operates engine
development test devices and measurement toolso Gathers and analyzes data setups and writes related reports and
procedureso Assists in design and analysis or research on development
engineering projectso Uses computer aided devices to solve problems
Personal Automotive Projects
1999 Pontiac Firebird Project(2007-Present)
o Gen III GM Small Block - 5.7 Liter V8 (LS1)o 3 inch diameter true dual stainless steel
exhaust
o Heads, cam, valvetrain, induction, PCV, fueling, cooling, etc, all modified
o HID lighting retrofitted
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
o Hollow sway bars, Koni adjustable shocks, Strano lowering springs, bigger brakeso Welded chromoly k-member, x-member, subframe connectors, torque arm, etco Watts linkage rear suspension, aftermarket Dana 60 live rear end, 4.10 final drive ratio
391.55 Peak ft-lbs
@ 4750 RPM
414.81 Peak hp
@ 6250 RPM
Firebird Chassis Dyno Performance
ECU Tuner
Yamaha R1 Project
Lightweight Aftermarket Parts
Induction & Exhaust Systems Modified
Modified Fueling, Ignition, etc. Tuning
For more history and details, please visit:
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