Media Product Development Manager jobs in Manchester, NH

DEKA has an exciting position for a Product Development Automation Engineer.

How you will make an impact:

As a member of the DEKA team, the Product Development Automation Engineer will work as member of DEKA’s innovative product design teams to specify, engineer, integrate, validate and support automated manufacturing equipment for the mass production of DEKA’s innovations. 

• Specify, design and manage control and data acquisition systems including electrical, pneumatic, communication and data storage functions, for new and existing production equipment
• Interact daily with large automation equipment integrators including progress tracking and technical and program issues are quickly resolved
• Develop robust cutting-edge manufacturing techniques for high-volume use
• Generate and maintain validation lifecycle documentation
• Effectively and proactively identify root-causes of observed issues or control systems risks, then complete robust, sustained corrective actions
• Utilize machine data and database elements to develop visible process performance tools for engineering and operations daily process monitoring
• Maintain frequent and regular contact with operations, engineering and quality departments to understand and address observed or perceived issues with equipment, systems and reporting

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience with PLC programming, vision systems, and controls troubleshooting in a highly regulated medical manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use RS232, Ethernet/IP, and remote I/O communications protocols
• Demonstrated proficiency with Keyence, Cognex, Teledyne, or similar vision systems
• Understanding of and/or ability to use JAVA, Python, SQL and/or Visual Basic
• Understanding and ability to use Excel, Word, Access, and all related computer software for machine design, programming, backup, and monitoring
• Experience with various sensor technologies including but not limited to 0-20ma, 4-20ma, 0-5VDC, and 0-10VDC analog signals
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities daily

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 and 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.