U.S. Marine Corps veteran · 20+ years in test systems

Field Application Engineer & Embedded Test Systems Expert

Hands-on electronics and test-systems engineer and Marine veteran with 20+ years bridging design, automation, and customer engagement. Proven at translating complex requirements into deployed solutions, and supporting customers from concept through production. Global on-site integration (China, Mexico, North America).

Grand Blanc, MI ben@benmurdock.com 248.821.5742 LinkedIn
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Quick Profile

💼 14+ yrs at Orion Measurement Solutions / Orion Test Systems (Service Mgr / Test Systems Eng).
🌎 9x China · 2x Mexico · many U.S. plant/site visits for integration & training.
🧪 Automotive: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, SENT, Automotive Ethernet, J2534.
🛠 Altium (cert.), Python, PowerShell, FastAPI, LabVIEW, ESP32, RP2040.
🤝 Trade shows: Battery Show, Automotive Testing Expo. Voice-of-customer.

Experience (Selected)

Service Manager / Test Systems Engineer

Orion Measurement Solutions, Auburn Hills, MI Aug 2017 – Oct 2025
  • Led design & deployment of custom automated test systems and embedded solutions for automotive & electronics OEMs.
  • Collaborated with sales/engineering to define requirements, develop proposals, and support design-ins.
  • Created technical quotations & proposals that directly contributed to closing high-value customer projects.
  • Built demo systems for trade shows to drive new business.
  • Delivered on-site training and integration worldwide (China, Mexico, North America).
  • Designed hardware/firmware for CAN, LIN, SENT, Automotive Ethernet platforms to reduce lead time & improve reliability.

Service Manager

Orion Test Systems and Automation Aug 2011 – Oct 2017
  • Developed service quotations for equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs at customer sites.
  • Maintained direct customer relationships and full product lifecycle responsibility.

Technical Specialist

ConMed Linvatec Corporation, Largo, FL Jan 2005 – Jul 2011
  • Go-to resource for complex diagnostics and calibration of surgical devices and test equipment.
  • Authored test procedures and validation documentation adopted company-wide.
  • Performed hospital site visits ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Staff Sergeant, TMDE Technician

United States Marine Corps Jan 1999 – Feb 2004
  • Maintained mission readiness of aviation & ground support TMDE in combat deployment.
  • Executed precision calibration per MIL-STD and ISO/IEC 17025 with 100% traceability.
  • Trained & led junior Marines - foundation for later civilian technical leadership.

Technical Focus & Core Competencies

Design & Engineering

PCB & test-fixture focused

Altium (cert.) PCB layout Fixture design UL508A panels DFM/DFA Onshape CAD

Embedded Systems

ESP32 RP2040 PIC33 Arduino C/C++ Python CircuitPython Real-time systems

Automotive & Comms

CAN / CAN-FD LIN SENT Automotive Ethernet J2534 SPI · I²C · UART

Automation & Software

Python PowerShell LabVIEW FastAPI WebSockets Data visualization Git

Test & Measurement

Oscilloscopes DMMs NI DAQ Calibration ISO 9001 / 17025 TMDE principles

Leadership & Customer Engagement

Technical mentoring Voice-of-customer Trade shows Global support Proposal development

FIRST Robotics & Community

FIRST Robotics Mentor · Team 2337 – The EngiNERDs

Mentor for mechanical, electrical, and system integration; emphasize reliability and real-world problem solving, helping students pursue engineering studies.

FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer

Support middle-school robotics teams with structured, strategy-driven design and documentation.

Hobbies & Projects

3D printing, home automation & IoT, embedded (Arduino, CircuitPython, MicroPython), Raspberry Pi test utilities, FastAPI WebSocket telemetry dashboards (INA219/ADC), reusable tools for professional test setups.

Education & Training

A.A.S., Engineering Technology

Saint Petersburg College - May 2009

TMDE Repair School, Precision Measurement Equipment Maintenance

U.S. Marine Corps, Keesler AFB, MS - Dec 2000

Contact / Next Steps

If you’re looking for a field-facing engineer who can speak both the customer and the lab language - quote, design, integrate, and then train the customer - let’s talk.

Email: ben@benmurdock.com

Phone: 248.821.5742

Location: Grand Blanc, MI