Innovation Is Our DNA.
Is It Yours?
Advanced Research and Development develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products that enable an independent lifestyle for the physically challenged. Founded in 1997 by a group of highly motivated and passionate technologists with a desire to fulfil the desperate global need for affordable technology products that enable independence, the company has introduced breakthrough products that define the state-of-the-art in features, functionality, convenience, and cost.
The company’s commitment to ground-breaking innovation and the creative application of mainstream technologies to achieve the highest levels of user-friendliness, affordability, and quality has resulted in products that remain unsurpassed as best-selling market leaders even a decade after their introduction.
The ARD team brings together many decades of experience and expertise in diverse fields of engineering ranging from electronics to optics, and in marketing and support to provide customers with the best in products and services. The team has established a track-record in developing innovative, game-changing technologies and manufacturing methods that enable unique and differentiating product features which bring convenience and autonomy to the end user.
Our Vision
Disruptive Innovation, Limitless Possibilities
Our Mission
To enhance the lives of people with disabilities through innovation by achieving excellence in:
Job Openings
Paid position
Part-time/full-time
Job Description
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight and practical experience in the hands-on development of software for consumer and assistive technology products. Responsibilities will include:
- Design and development of Windows applications
- Design and development of Android applications
- Assisting with the design and development of Web applications
- Assisting with documentation related to software requirements, design and validation
Qualifications
The following are highly desirable:
- Programming languages: C, C#, Javascript, Java for Android, PHP and .net framework
- Databases: MS Access, SQL
- Other skills: Python, PowerBI, Tableau, AWS, Azure, Bluetooth interface driver over Android, USB interface driver over Android
- Development platforms and tools: WordPress, React.Js, Node.Js, D3.js, Highcharts
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
- Creativity, high degree of initiative and motivation, flexibility
- Good research and internet skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Company: ARD Corp.
Location: North Andover, MA 01845
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to careers-2012@ard1.net
Description of the company
Advanced Research and Development (ARD) develops and manufactures products for people with physical disabilities. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions that apply mainstream and cost-effective technologies and manufacturing methods to deliver products that are affordable but yet possess innovative features and functionality to a population that remains tremendously underserved.
Paid position
Part-time/full-time
Job Description
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight and practical experience in the marketing functions of a technology company. Responsibilities will include market research on new product concepts for people with physical disabilities, and working with the marketing team on improvement of marketing campaigns and materials for existing products. Specific projects may include the following:
- Assist in the identification of competitive products and preparation of competitive analyses
- Assist in collection and analysis of market statistics
- Review and update of marketing website and social media sites
- Review and update of contact list
- Assist with developing marketing strategies and creation of marketing materials
- Assist in execution of outreach efforts to professional staff and practitioners in the rehabilitation fields
- Assist with and perform other duties as needed or assigned by the marketing director
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
- Good research and internet skills
- Ability to do small-scale changes to web pages
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Creativity, high degree of initiative and motivation, flexibility
- It is highly desirable to have previous marketing and copywriting experience
Location: North Andover, MA
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to careers-2012@ard1.net
Paid position
Part-time/full-time
Job Description
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight and practical experience in hands-on development of consumer and assistive technology products. Responsibilities will include:
- Study of existing product designs
- Assisting with the design and development of electro-mechanical systems
- Analysis of design options
- Design of the mechanical system
- Simulation and 3D modeling
- Finite Element Analysis
- Development of prototypes
- Conducting experiments
- Testing and documentation
Qualifications
- Ability to do hands-on lab work and build prototypes
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
- Good research and internet skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Creativity, high degree of initiative and motivation, flexibility
- It is highly desirable to have had previous 3D modeling and design experience
Location: North Andover, MA
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to careers-2012@ard1.net
Paid position
Part-time/full-time
Job Description
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight and practical experience in hands-on development of consumer and assistive technology products. Responsibilities will include:
- Study of existing product designs
- Design of analog and digital electronic circuits
- Circuit simulation
- Development of prototypes
- Conducting experiments
- Testing and documentation
Qualifications
- Ability to do hands-on lab work and build prototypes
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
- Good research and internet skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Creativity, high degree of initiative and motivation, flexibility
- It is highly desirable to have had previous circuit design experience
Location: North Andover, MA
Contact: Email cover letter and resume to careers-2012@ard1.net
