"We can confirm that a serious accident occurred at our Dunedin site resulting in a fatality," a company spokeswoman said.
"Our thoughts are with the individual’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time."
"We are working with Police and other authorities to establish the circumstances of this tragic accident.
"Out of respect for the family and friends, we ask for privacy at this time."
Emergency services were called to an address on Kaikorai Valley Rd about 3.45pm yesterday, police said.
A police spokeswoman said police were investigating on behalf of the Coroner, and a WorkSafe spokesman said they had also been notified of the death and would be investigating the incident.
"We have issued a non-disturbance notice to preserve the scene of the incident.
"The business is co-operating with our investigation."
Scott Technology specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and robotics systems.
The company could not confirm whether the factory would reopen on Monday.
