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

MSA Safety Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking a motivated mechanical engineering student to join as an internship.

You will work on new product development in protective equipment, perform hands-on testing, draft and prototype designs, and collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers. Candidates actively pursuing a ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, with CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA familiarity, strong communication skills, and problem-solving ability, are encouraged to

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and FEA tools (Ansys, LS-DYNA, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and hands-on technical Aptitude for testing and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in our Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles.
• Hands-on experience with testing and lab equipment.
• Provide support and develop improvement ideas for existing products and 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.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Creativity & problem solving

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Hands-on aptitude

Education

Pursuing BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks or similar

FEA tools (Ansys/LS-DYNA)

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