Peter Murray

Professional Summary

Electronics and embedded systems technologist with extensive experience in motor drive testing, firmware development, PCB design, and automated test systems. Strong background in hardware troubleshooting, prototyping, and cross-disciplinary engineering collaboration. Experienced in Python, C, and C# development for automation and embedded applications. Proven ability to work independently or within multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Skills

Programming: C, C#, Python, Java, Pascal
Embedded firmware & low-level debugging
Assembly (multiple MCUs and processors)
Automated test development & scripting
Microchip PIC, ESP32, AVR, STM32
Oscilloscopes, Spectrum & Power Analyzers
PCB schematic capture and layout
Hardware troubleshooting & prototyping

Professional Experience

Turntide Technologies August 2021 – February 2026

Test Technologist

Set up and executed validation and performance tests on motors and motor drives.
Collected, analyzed, and documented test data in detailed technical reports.
Troubleshot faulty units and performed hardware repairs and modifications.
Assisted engineering teams with prototyping and hand-populating early PCB revisions.
Developed automated test scripts and utilities in Python, C, and C#.
Contributed firmware development for subsystem components.

Sevcon Canada April 2017 – August 2017

Technologist (PCB Layout)

Designed PCB layouts for electric vehicle motor controllers.
Collaborated with electrical and mechanical engineers to meet design constraints.
Assisted in developing automated product test suites using Python.

Hillstone Products Ltd January 2006 – July 2009

Electronics Designer / Embedded Programmer / R&D Technician

Designed and developed custom control systems for industrial load bank applications.
Created schematics and PCB layouts ready for fabrication.
Led firmware development efforts.
Provided hardware and software troubleshooting for diverse industry clients.
Conducted research and development for new product lines.

Education

Ontario College Diploma – Electronics Engineering Technician, Niagara College (2010–2014)
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Not Completed), Brock University (2017–2019)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma – St. Anne’s ALC, Niagara Falls (2010)

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