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

MSA - The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA, seeks an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering to contribute to new product development across Fire Service, Respiratory, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles. You will work as an individual contributor on project teams, performing drafting, prototyping, and testing with lab equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical aptitude, data recording and analysis, and collaboration with international

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school.
• Hands-on testing experience and ability to record and analyze data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Work as an individual contributor on new product development across Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles.
• Perform drafting, design, prototyping, and lab testing activities.
• Collaborate with international teams and suppliers to meet project goals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Creativity

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Hands-on

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Sophomore year completed

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA (Ansys/LS-DYNA)

Minitab

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.

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