Automation Machine Vision Specialist

DEKA Research & Development, located in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Automation Machine Vision Specialist 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 Specialist :

• 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 To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills : B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience Able to be on-site at DEKA, 5 days a week.

Must be local or within a commutable distance to Manchester, NH 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 Preferred Qualifications :