Automation Machine Vision Engineer

DEKA Research & Development • Manchester, NH

61d • Onsite

About The Position

DEKA Research & Development, located in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Automation Machine Vision Engineer to join our industrial automation team developing vision inspection systems for medical device manufacturing. This role will collaborate with both our automation team and DEKA's robotic perception group to ensure product quality and manufacturing excellence. 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 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees