Engineering Technician I, II, or III (m/f/d)

MSA - The Safety Company; Berlin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Berlin seeks an engineering technician for verification and validation tasks. You will work with engineers to create and execute test plans for NPD instrument development, acquire data, analyze results, and maintain lab facilities.

Responsibilities include designing test setups, documenting designs in SAP, and sourcing components. A degree in engineering technology and 0–2 years' experience are expected; familiarity with LabVIEW, CAD, and safety protocols is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering technology, electronics or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience for level I; more for levels II/III.
• Adept at electrical, mechanical, and software concepts.
• Soldering with leaded and lead-free equipment.
• Ability to handle hazardous gases and liquids safely.
• Strong writing and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task several projects.
• Proficient with Office 365.
• Experience with LabVIEW programming and automation tools.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and test lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and executing test plans with Verification Engineers.
• Work with engineering disciplines to test instrument development.
• Acquire test data and analyze graphs and charts.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and calibration services.
• Design, build, and connect equipment for test setups.
• Create and modify design documents using SAP processes.
• Source and purchase instrument components and tools.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Mechanical concepts

Software concepts

Soldering skills

Test data analysis

Documentation

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Office 365

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD software

RS485/Modbus

CANbus

BACnet/HART

Minitab

SAP (design documents)

Job description

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.

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

This position reports to the Verification and Validation Engineering Manager and will be a hands‑on contributor with demonstrated capabilities to work within a team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Verification Engineers to assist in the creation and execution of test plans


• Work with all engineering disciplines to execute test plans for NPD instrument development.


• Acquire test data and perform analysis by creating/evaluating graphs and charts.


• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment, including calibration services.


• Design, build, and connect equipment for test set ups


• Create and modify design documents using SAP processes.


• Source and purchase instrument components and tools.

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Adept at understanding electrical, mechanical, and software concepts


• Soldering with leaded as well as lead‑free equipment.


• Ability to handle a variety of hazardous combustible and toxic gases and liquids in accordance with safety protocols


• Ability to manipulate test data with a basic competency using software tools.


• Good writing and documentation skills and accurate attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task several projects.


• Excellent work ethic, strives to continually learn.


• Ability to function and contribute in a team environment.


• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.


• Proficient with Office 365.


• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with LabVIEW programming and/or other automation packages


• Experience with electronic or mechanical CAD software tools


• Understanding of communication hardware and protocols (RS485, Modbus, CANbus, BACnet, HART)


• Knowledge of statistics and familiarity with Minitab

Education:

• Associates degree in engineering technology, electronics or related discipline required.


• 0-2 years of relevant experience required for level I


• Additional experience required for levels II and III