Benjamin Maloon
Manufacturing Test Engineer
maloon.b@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-maloon
Profile
Engineer with experience developing and deploying testing fixtures, writing ERS documents, training operators, python automation, data analysis, AR/VR app development (Unity/C#), and optical testing of AR/VR devices. Excellent communication skills for working on a cross-functional team (FW, EE, ME, etc.) or managing vendors. Experience with OpenCV, Solidworks, Database tools (SQL, Django, etc.), optical equipment, consumer electronics, motion control, color uniformity testing, high-power lasers, laser safety, prototyping, soldering, cable assembly, ocsilloscopes, electrical testing, and systems troubleshooting.
Experience
Manufacturing Test Engineer
SpectraForce @ Meta
Sunnyvale, CA | 2021 - 2023
Led the design and deployment of numerous AR/VR testing stations
Developed software tools for image processing and data analysis
Python automation, system troubleshooting, soldering, cable assembly
Developed and implemented tests in python and C++
Rapid prototyping of test fixtures for AR/VR devices (DUT - final product)
Translated requests, questions, and concerns into test requirements
Developed coexistance tests and debugged issues
Collaborate cross-functionally to find test alternatives to meet deadlines
Virtual Reality Product Engineer
Hidden Arcade, Inc.
San Jose, CA | 2020 - Present
Design and Develop VR applications for PC/Android in C# (Unity)
Integrate custom APIs and animations into applications
Rapid Prototyping of each milestone - Locomotion, UI, Audio, Networking, etc
Manage thousands of lines of code, break up project into sub tasks, and outsource
Product Design Prototyper/ Mechanical Engineer
PRO Unlimited @ Facebook
Menlo Park, CA | 2017 - 2019
Designed final manufacturing test app (C#/Unity) for all Oculus VR headsets
ME optical fixture design, Managed optical projects, Developed python tools
Python database integration and data processing for approval of device shipping
Revamping AM Department, troubleshooting, and maintaining all 3D printers
Design Engineer
Independent Contractor for
Neuroscience Lab
Los Altos, CA | 2016 - 2019
Design customized parts and devices for live insects undergoing optical tests
Program micro-controllers (C++) for specific experiment device functionality
3D print, post process, assemble, and ship parts and devices to lab
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA | 2014
Hobbies
Certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
Exploring with my Vizsla and Doberman
DIY projects
Skills
Python Automation, Unity, C#,
CAD Design, STL Editing, Training,
Validation, System Troubleshooting