Co-op: Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development (Spring 2027)

MSA, The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety seeks an engineering student to contribute to new product development across Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, and Textiles. You will engage in hands-on testing, drafting, and prototyping with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, with CAD (SolidWorks) and basic FEA experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school.
• Completed at least one semester of Sophomore year.
• Strong foundational engineering knowledge and hands-on capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on teams developing new products in Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles.
• Hands-on testing with lab equipment and prototyping activities.
• Drafting, designing, and prototyping products.
• Collaborate with international associates and external suppliers to meet project goals.
• Understand budgetary, manufacturing and sourcing limitations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering basics

Creative problem solving

Data analysis of test data

Multitasking

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys/LS-DYNA

Minitab

Testing equipment

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.

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

Role & Responsibilities

• Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in our Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles (Fire fighter turnout gear etc)
• 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

• 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