Who We Are
We are thinkers, doers and problems solvers.
We identify challenges, create solutions and improve lives.
We see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good.
It started small, with a few die-hard techno-zealots and has now grown to a group of over nine hundred. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet.
DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme.
Disciplines
The most challenging problems need the most innovative solutions.
Below is a list of some of the skillsets you will find at DEKA.
- Human Factors
- Industrial Design
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Visual Design
- Control Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Test Engineering
- Clinical Affairs
- Regulatory
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Systems and Compliance
- And More!
“What really makes it an invention is that someone decides not to change the solution to a known problem, but to change the question.”
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
“The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘It’s always been done that way.'”
“Back off, man. I’m a scientist.”
Life & Culture
DEKA is a melting pot of disciplines and personalities all working on projects to improve lives. It’s a passionate group of people working together to solve the world’s challenging problems. From game nights to personalized flying lessons, DEKA offers lots of extra “stuff” aimed to help any employee hit their stride. There really is something for everyone.
Holiday Present
The Annual Holiday Party is always one of the highlights of the year. But it has nothing to do with eggnog or mistletoe. Each year, the employees get together and secretly work on creating a one-of-a-kind technical “present” that ultimately goes on permanent display in Dean’s house.
2016 Holiday Present - Gravity Demonstrator
Flight Club
Always wanted to learn to fly? DEKA has you covered. Employees have the opportunity to take flying lessons from licensed pilots on a company owned plane. Take a lesson or two, or even work up to a solo flight. The sky is your oyster, and at DEKA, you’re encouraged to spread your wings.
Sports
If you build it, they will come.
Dean built a baseball field at his house, and DEKA has weekly softball games…weather permitting. No one has to be an ace on the mound. It’s just another way DEKA encourages teamwork.
Employees also get together to play soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, go rock climbing, skiing and much more!
Fitness Center & Cafe
DEKA encourages all its employees to live an active and healthy lifestyle, and they make it even easier for people to do so, by providing an on-site workout facility. Before or after work, or even during a lunch break, you will find employees taking advantage of treadmills, weight machines and all sorts of other equipment to help stay fit. Brains aren’t the only muscles being worked around here.
AND, when employees are hungry after working out, or just simply working, DEKA offers an on-site café. It’s the perfect place to grab coffee, meet for lunch or take in an afternoon snack.
Events
There’s a lot of socializing that happens outside of the DEKA walls. Employees get together for game nights at local hang-outs, and there are family events that offer a chance for everyone to put down the protractors and let loose.