What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Systems Engineer - Internship- Summer 2025 position at DEKA Research & Development?
DEKA Research & Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for a Controls Engineering Intern to work in a dynamic R&D environment. In this role you will work alongside a group of passionate engineers to create innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
DEKA offers Internships and Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). Internships last a minimum of 10 weeks, 12 preferred. All summer internships must start no later than September 18, 2023 and be available until at least mid-December 2023.
How will you make an impact?
- Develop and maintain vision based control systems for innovative medical and robotic products
- Develop and design new prototype devices. This requires a familiarity with the software robotic operating system, system design and integration as well as linear/non-linear control system design techniques.
- Design systems using mechanical, electrical design and software development skills.
- Develop medical devices according to FDA design practices
- Failure mode and effect analysis on control systems
Skills we are looking for:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering program at least junior level, masters preferred.
- Must show a strong technical background in both the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
- Experience in controls, ROS and vision navigation and planning preferred
- Strong software experience with Python and C
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be a self-starter eager to contribute in a team environment
- Must be detail oriented
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.
*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to assist with housing.
Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.
Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.
*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.
