How you will make an impact as an Automation Machine Vision Engineer:
- Design and maintain machine vision systems for detecting anomalies in manufactured medical devices including dimensional measurement, surface inspection, assembly verification, and seal integrity
- Select and specify cameras, lenses, and lighting configurations for diverse inspection challenges
- Integrate vision systems with Allen-Bradley PLCs and manufacturing automation equipment Apply both contrast-based and learning-based detection methods to solve inspection challenges
- Develop Python scripts and tools for data analysis and process improvement Support manufacturing sites and machine builders through regional travel (5-10%)
- Advance vision capabilities through collaboration with DEKA's robotic perception group
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
- Remote and hybrid work not available, must be able to work on-site 5 days a week
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with industrial machine vision systems
- Proficiency with Keyence vision systems (Cognex experience is a plus)
- Strong understanding of optical component selection and lighting principles
- Python or other scripting language proficiency
- Experience integrating vision with PLCs and automation equipment
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype and validate solutions under time-critical constraints
- Strong data-driven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Willingness to travel regionally (5-10%)
- Clear technical documentation and communication skills
- FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing experience
- Statistical process control
- Multiple vision platform experience
- Deep learning frameworks for vision applications
- Background in optics or imaging science
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
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What We Do
DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester.
DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality.
DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
