1. Van Blanco
GM Powertrain Development Engineer
Graphic Resume
For more history and details,
please visit:
LinkedIn.com/in/VanBlanco
2. Marquette University (ABET Accredited) – Milwaukee, WI (Graduated: May 2013)
Undergraduate Career GPA: 3.324 / 4.000
o Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – College of Engineering
Engineering GPA: 3.223 / 4.000
o 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)
3. Education (Continued)
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Anticipated Graduation: August 2018
Master of Engineering in GlobalAutomotive Manufacturing and Engineering
(GAME)
Specialty in IntelligentVehicle Systems and Design
Stanford University – Stanford, California
Anticipated Completion: April 2017
Graduate Certificate in Design for CustomerValue and Market Success
(DCVMS)
Future Continuous Improvement Ambitions:
Advanced Degree in Business
4. 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 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
Kohler EFI
V-Twin
Engine
Eaton
Switchgear
5. Senior 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 BatteriesRear ¾View of
Student-Built EV
For more history and details,
please visit: MUeLIMO.com
6. 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 several vehicle processes so less
special training would be required to operate EV
7. 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, PowertrainTest 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 EngineValidation 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 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
8. 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 RPO
o Leads scheduling and planning engine development test operations and
coordinates samples for test setup
o Coordinates with multiple stakeholders to achieve development timing targets
o Designs and builds test fixtures, sets up and operates engine development 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 development engineering projects
o Uses computer aided devices to solve problems
10. o Gen IIIGM Small Block - 5.7 LiterV8 (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
11. Front
Suspension
Rear
Suspension
o Hollow sway bars, Koni adjustable shocks, Strano lowering springs, bigger brakes
o Welded chromoly k-member, x-member, subframe connectors, torque arm, etc
o Watts linkage rear suspension, aftermarket Dana 60 live rear end, 4.10 final drive ratio
15. For more history and details,
please visit:
LinkedIn.com/in/VanBlanco
Editor's Notes
In Milwaukee, I graduated from Marquette University in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. I plan to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and business administration.
In Milwaukee, I graduated from Marquette University in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration. In the future, I plan to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and business administration.
During undergrad, I participated in my university’s co-op program. My first position was in the field service department of Kohler Engines where I was trained in small engine diagnosis and repair. I answered engine service inquiry emails and calls from Kohler Engine customers, I helped the web team revamp the service website, and I also collected data for the engineering department.
At Eaton, I worked in various types of laboratories collecting data on electrical switchgear components.
During my last year of undergrad, I led a team of engineering students working to repair and refine our university’s fully electric student shuttle van. On the left is a photo of the EV charging. On the right is a photo of the undercarriage batteries.
My team was the fourth team to take on this project. The previous three teams had designed and built the vehicle. My team’s goals were to sort out the remaining bugs that kept the vehicle from running and to refine the vehicle to a point where we could hand it off to our University’s Department of Public Safety for regular duty in the shuttle fleet. The first three photos are of various components that we refined and the last photo is of the team.
During undergrad, I participated in my university’s co-op program. My first position was in the field service department of Kohler Engines where I was trained in small engine diagnosis and repair. I answered engine service inquiry emails and calls from Kohler Engine customers, I helped the web team revamp the service website, and I also collected data for the engineering department.
At Eaton, I worked in various types of laboratories collecting data on electrical switchgear components.
During undergrad, I participated in my university’s co-op program. My first position was in the field service department of Kohler Engines where I was trained in small engine diagnosis and repair. I answered engine service inquiry emails and calls from Kohler Engine customers, I helped the web team revamp the service website, and I also collected data for the engineering department.
At Eaton, I worked in various types of laboratories collecting data on electrical switchgear components.
This is my personal project. A Pontiac Firebird that I’ve been tinkering with since high school. The first shot is of the car, the second is my auxiliary gauges. She’s powered by a gen III small block with a 3 inch dual pipe exhaust system. I currently working on revamping the PCV system and converting the car to Ram Air Induction.
The suspension is mostly tube chromoly, with a Watt’s link, hollow sway bars, aftermarket shocks, and lowering springs.
This is what she puts to the rear wheels. 415 horsepower and 392 pound feet. And that’s my quick overview of me.
