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Graphic ResumeVan Blanco
GM Powertrain Validation Engineer
For more history and details, please visit:
LinkedIn.com/in/VanBlanco
EducationMarquette University – Milwaukee, WisconsinGraduated: May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Minor in Business Administration
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MichiganAnticipated Graduation: August 2018
o Master of Engineering in Global Automotive Manufacturing and Engineering (GAME)
Stanford University – Stanford, CaliforniaAnticipated Completion: April 2017
o Graduate Certificate in Design for Customer Value and Market Success (DCVMS)
Future Ambition:
o Advanced Degree in Business
Co-op ExperienceKohler Engines (2010)
Field Service Interno 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 engineering
o 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
Eaton Switchgear
Kohler EFIV-Twin Engine
Undergrad ExperienceSenior Design EV Project (2012-2013)
Team Leader
o 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
For project history and details,
please visit: 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 system
o Automated vehicle processes so less special training would be required to operate EV
Undergrad Experience
General Motors Experience (2013-Present)
Engineer in Uniform (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 tests
o Assist General Motors technicians conduct engine development and validation tests
o Disassemble, analyze, and document powertrain components after test
Small Block Engine Validation Engineer (2013-Present)
Work involves project design, research, or experimental engineering through the development and 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 setup
o Designs and builds test fixtures, sets up and operates engine test devices and measurement tools
o Gathers and analyzes data setups and writes related reports and procedures
o Assists in design and analysis or research on engineering projects
o Uses computer aided devices to solve problems
Interests/Hobbies
1999 Pontiac Firebird (5.7L)
2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 (1.0L)
1999 Yamaha YZF-R6 (0.6L)
2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 (0.6L)2005 Jeep Wrangler (4.0L)
2012 Triumph Street Triple R (0.675L)
Interests/Hobbies
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
Firebird
Project
Front
Suspension
Rear
Suspension
o Hollow sway bars, Koni adjustable shocks, Strano lowering springs, boxed subframeconnectors
o Welded tube steel engine k-member, transmission crossmember, torque arm, etc
o Watts linkage rear suspension, aftermarket Dana 60 live rear end, 4.10 final drive ratio
Firebird
Project
391.55 Peak
ft-lbs
@ 4750 RPM
414.81 Peak
hp
@ 6250 RPM
Firebird Dyno Performance
o ECU Tuner (Optimize Fueling, Ignition, etc.)
o Goal: 2.2 𝑙𝑏𝑠ℎ𝑝 (Stock: 2.5 𝑙𝑏𝑠
ℎ𝑝 = 454 𝑙𝑏𝑠
182 ℎ𝑝)
Yamaha R1 Project Plan
o Lightweight Aftermarket Parts
o Wideband O2 Sensor
For more history and details, please visit:
LinkedIn.com/in/VanBlanco
