Product Development Automation Engineer
Company: DEKA Research & Development
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 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. Powered by JazzHR
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Keywords: DEKA Research & Development, Framingham , Product Development Automation Engineer, Engineering , Manchester, Massachusetts
