Co-Op: Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development (Spring 2025) at MSA, The Safety Company in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

MSA, The Safety Company


Co-Op: Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development (Spring 2025)

US-PA-Cranberry Twp

Requisition ID: 2024-8214
Type: Co-op/Intern
# of Openings: 7
Category: Co-Op/Intern

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

• Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in our Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Gas/Flame Detection groups
• Hands-on experience with testing and lab equipment
• Provide support and develop improvement ideas for existing products & processes
• Drafting, designing, and prototyping products
• Collaborating with international associates and external suppliers to complete project goals
• Gaining an awareness of budgetary, manufacturing and sourcing limitations

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge
• Demonstrated creativity and problem solving skills
• Ability to use software tools to record, analyze, and document test data
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Hands-on technical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (outlook, excel, word, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Education and experience required

Incumbent should be actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year.

Preferred

• Proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with FEA tools (Ansys, LS-DYNA, or similar)
• Testing experience (design, execution, and analysis)
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar)
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods
• Familiarity with various manufacturing methods

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MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Salary:

$20.00

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