Co-op: Electrical Engineering Technology, Cranberry (Spring 2027)

MSA - The Safety Company; Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township (Allegheny County, Butler County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a technical co-op in Pittsburgh to support electrical design and PCB development. You will capture schematics, layout complex multi-layer PCBs, generate Gerber files, and coordinate with fabrication services.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototype work and documentation of tests. The program targets students pursuing an ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics and requires completing at least one sophomore year, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or related engineering.
• Must be ABET-accredited program and have completed at least one sophomore semester.

Responsibilities

• Completes schematic capture and net list generation of electrical designs using the Altium Design tool
• Develops printed circuit board (PCB) layout of complex multi-layer and rigid flex circuit board designs
• Completes PCB Gerber file generation, ordering, and design file coordination with fabrication house
• Drives PCB development for prototype/proof-of-concept for electrical designs
• Completes surface mount component rework of printed circuit boards and component replacement as needed
• Runs and documents electrical and system tests

Skills

Reading schematics

Digital/Analog design

SPI protocol

UART protocol

I2C protocol

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Organizational skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

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

• Completes schematic capture and net list generation of electrical designs using the Altium Design tool


• Develops printed circuit board (PCB) layout of complex multi-layer and rigid flex circuit board designs


• Completes PCB Gerber file generation, ordering, and design file coordination with fabrication house


• Drives PCB development for prototype/proof-of-concept for electrical designs


• Completes surface mount component rework of printed circuit boards and component replacement as needed


• Runs and documents electrical and system tests

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics


• Knowledge of digital/analog circuit design and communication protocols such as SPI, UART, I2C


• Solid interpersonal skills in design collaboration with the electrical engineering team


• Creative Problem Solving Skills


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools


• Strong organizational skills


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer or other similar software


• Knowledge of the PCB/PCBA manufacturing process


• Knowledge of electrical design implementation to meet EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.