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KEA Technologies, Inc., an engineering and R&D firm focused on the transportation industry, is currently seeking a Research Associate to join their Chemistry Group.

The qualified applicant will be highly motivated, enthusiastic about innovative R&D, and become an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and subject-matter experts. The Chemistry Group works on a wide array of application-driven research projects and performs standardized analysis services for external customers. The Research Associate will be responsible for executing research with a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques. They will have strong attention to detail and will be able to work under limited supervision and thrive collaborating with others. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an environment that requires independence, intellectual curiosity, detailed recording, and the ability to use discretionary judgment.

This position reports to KEA’s Chemistry Senior Scientist. Responsibilities include:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative testing and analysis of calibration specimens and samples, as well as prototype devices, on a broad variety of projects.
• Use a range of experimental techniques, laboratory equipment, and software under limited supervision. Analytical techniques include the generation of high-quality standards, UV/Vis/IR spectroscopy, HPLC, electrochemical methods, etc.
• Assist in experimental design and evolution of laboratory procedures and technology.
• Communicate timely information on issues during development and experimental processes.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and notebooks.
• Use good laboratory practices.
• Attend team or group meetings, and present experimental results to broad audience.
• Assist in laboratory equipment and materials procurement.
• Demonstrate responsibility for care, maintenance, and calibration of equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain ISO 17025 compliance in experimental work.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEA Technologies, Inc., an engineering and R&D firm focused on the transportation industry, is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Chemistry Group.

The qualified applicant will be become an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and subject-matter experts. In this role you will be responsible for working closely with the group to perform analytical testing using standardized methods, support laboratory activities, and ensure the general maintenance of the laboratory environment. You will have ownership and responsibility for overseeing aspects of testing and reporting including providing technical support and monitoring schedule status. You will assume responsibility for results-based deliverables in direct support of the company’s exciting initiatives.

This position reports to KEA’s Chemistry Senior Scientist. Responsibilities include:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative testing and analysis of calibration specimens and samples, as well as prototype devices, on a broad variety of projects.
• Use a range of experimental techniques, laboratory equipment, and software under limited supervision. Analytical techniques include the generation of high-quality standards, UV/Vis/IR spectroscopy, HPLC, electrochemical methods, etc.
• Communicate timely information on issues during testing and experimental processes.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and notebooks.
• Use good laboratory practices.
• Attend team or group meetings and discuss experimental findings.
• Assist in laboratory equipment and materials procurement.
• Assist staff and initiate continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate responsibility for care, maintenance, and calibration of equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain ISO 17025 compliance in experimental work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Designing and integrating software packages for our hardware platforms, including operating systems, drivers, and supporting software infrastructure
• Conducting trade-off analyses and benchmarking exercises to influence future system architectures
• Defining processes on commissioning and testing Linux systems
• Working directly with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to integrate systems into the vehicle
• Working on embedded platform software in a Linux-based environment
• Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in C and C++
• Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
• Designing, developing, and continuously enhancing our customized Linux operating systems. You’ll have ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernels, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.

You will have ownership and responsibility for overseeing key aspects of prototype/product development providing technical support and monitoring schedule status. You will assume responsibility for results-based deliverables in direct support of the company’s exciting initiatives

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create customer invoices, respond to customer invoicing inquiries, and assist with monthly billing making sure appropriate backup is pulled to the customer’s specifications.
• Assist with filing, copying, and scanning materials for external audit with possible ad hoc work during audit as required.
• Review purchase order requisitions for accuracy, correct account coding and delegation of authority.
• Train and direct staff as needed on correct purchase order inputs.
• Scan, code and process accounts payable vouchers.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Enter in vendor invoices into the accounting system including performing a three-way match of purchase orders, receivers and vendor invoices.
• Order office and kitchen supplies and stock regularly.
• Track administrative expenses monthly.
• Manage front desk and outlook calendar to schedule conference rooms and meetings.
• Assist with shipping and receiving packages.
• Assist with customer/company lunches as needed.
• Weekly visit to affiliate office in Hopkinton to take inventory of consumables and place orders as required. This includes collecting mail including checks and other documents to bring back to Littleton office and assist with any ad-hoc office tasks.
• Under the supervision of the Sr Accountant other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion or near completion of 4 year bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or General Business
• 0 – 4 Years Accounting Experience (QuickBooks & NetSuite experience strongly preferred. Other accounting system / ERP experience acceptable).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications, strong Excel knowledge preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, time management, prioritize and meet deliverables.
• Must be detail and deadline oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

KEA Technologies is truly dedicated to and embraces the ideals of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. These ideals are reflected in our recruitment, hiring, career development and community outreach efforts.

KEA Technologies, Inc. (KEA) is currently seeking a technical Senior Project Manager to join our Team in Littleton, MA. This person will become an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team including project managers, engineers, chemists, data analysts, human factors, and technical subject-matter experts.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, direction, and oversight to the technical team by working very closely with the engineering discipline leads and the Engineering Director to execute project scope. The Senior Project Manager will lead internal and external status meetings, track and manage assigned projects, and communicate directly with our Customers, Subcontract Vendors and Component Suppliers. In conjunction with KEA and Customer management teams, s/he will develop, administer, and coordinate work plans to ensure completion of all tasks with timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, effectiveness - within budget and schedule. This position requires experience in engineering / technical disciplines in this preferred order: electrical, optics, mechanical, software, electronics, products development, and chemistry.The Senior Project Manager must have experience in research and development, technical proficiencies, engineering and design, strong management, and communications skills; and is preferred to have experience in systems engineering as well as new and emerging product launch. This position is nearly entirely in-office (at KEA HQ in Massachusetts) with limited remote/virtual work opportunity and may require periodic domestic or international travel (estimated not more than 5-10%) for meetings or conferences.

This position reports to the Director of Programs and directly supports the Engineering Department. Responsibilities include:Lead projects that are heavily focused on product design, development, launch, sustainment, and maintenance service support.

• Lead projects by applying project management principles and best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of programs/projects.
• Creating presentation slides and materials for various audiences from executive leadership to highly technical subject matter engineering experts and presenting the materials at meetings.
• Communicate milestones and critical path activities effectively, while delineating responsibilities and managing risks.
• Participate in, lead and/or convene preliminary, interim, and critical/final design review meetings.
• Develop or follow previously developed budget and scheduled projects including communicating the status, action items, and milestones for assigned projects.
• Develop new, improve interim, or follow existing quality control & management processes.
• Lead or provide significant support for product development through manufacture, launch and release.
• Responsible for providing meaningful feedback, contributions, recommendations, component assessment, efficiency evaluation, and quality reviews.
• Provide guidance and contribute to development, preliminary engineering/design, and management of critical project and program parameters.
• Responsible for managing schedule, budget, risks, and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software. Preferably the candidate would be familiar with Arena for project control.
• Provide technical, engineering and business process expertise to the KEA and Customer teams on various project elements (such as recommendations, risks, alternatives, priorities, issues, etc.).
• Lead or assist in coordinating with external vendors and contractors to develop execution and management plans, designs, and technical proposals.
• Support proposal development including proposal input, including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial descriptions, and detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, and cost and savings options for leadership consideration.
• Identify and resolve potential complications or conflicts within the assigned project(s) and across all KEA projects and develop solutions for resolution.
• Facilitate appropriate escalations and initiate collaborative issue resolution among stakeholders.
• Present oneself and KEA to the Customer and project stakeholders in a professional manner.

Must:

• Possess a technical Bachelor’s degree (electrical, electronics, mechanical, chemical, industrial, physics).
• Minimum of five years of experience as the lead project manager on technical engineering, research, product development, services / products / full life cycle projects.
• Must have a strong technical background with understanding of technology research & development (R&D) and new products development (NPD).
• Must have experience with low-rate initial production (LRIP), full production, assembly, contract manufacturing, and product testing.
• Must have excellent organizational, scheduling, time management and planning skills.
• Must be trained with experience (certified PMP preferred) in structured project management including phase gate process, new product development process tools, change management tools, supplier engagement and selection.
• Must have experience with PLM software (Agile, Arena, other) and project management tools and methodologies.
• Must have knowledge of performance measurement tools and metrics.
• Must have strong leadership skills, self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Must have strong quality management, quality systems, and documentation capabilities.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Must be familiar with ISO 9001, QMS and ISO 17025 accreditations.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to support, motivate and inspire the team when challenges arise, and to provide praise and accolades when successes occur.
• Must be a strong multi-tasker with the ability to adjust quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
• Must have strong attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture to ensure all project elements are being considered and decisions are made proactively not reactively.
• Must have full working knowledge and use of Microsoft products: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, File Explorer, Project (mandatory); Visio, Teams (preferred).

Nice to have:

• Experience with technical proposal development and product pricing.
• Scientific, Technical, Medical terminology acumen.
• Familiarity with optical systems, fiberoptics, lasers, electronics, PCBs.
• Familiarity with post product launch sales, distribution, maintenance, and services support.
• Familiarity with the automobile, railroad, safety industries.
• Familiarity with service-type projects (e.g., engineering, design, R&D, lab testing, training, etc.)
• Familiarity with financial management – budgeting, estimating, resources allocation, spend planning, etc.
• Experience with State and Federal transportation regulations and programs with agencies such as NHTSA, FDOT, FRA, FTA, FHWA, State DMVs.