Electrical Engineer - Sustaining and Product Development

MSA, The Safety Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA, The Safety Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to sustain and advance our Fixed Gas and Flame Detection products in Cranberry Township, PA. You will design, analyze, test and troubleshoot electronic assemblies integrated into safety products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to implement embedded systems, digital/analog circuits and power interfaces, ensuring products meet performance specifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to stakeholders.
• MSA promotes equal employment opportunity and accommodates individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Sustain efforts in Fixed Gas and Flame Detection product line.
• Design, analyze, test and troubleshoot electronic assemblies in safety products.
• Integrate electronics with software, mechanical, test and manufacturing to meet specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development.
• Determine design requirements with customers and internal teams.
• Design embedded systems, digital/analog circuitry, power supplies and interfaces.
• Plan investigations, resolve obsolescence issues and assess non-conforming components.
• Provide technical reports to support investigations and judgments.
• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate products/components.
• Participate in design reviews for new products.

Skills

Embedded systems

Circuit design

PCB design

EMC compliance

Hazardous environments design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Mini Tab

Job description

MSA, The Safety Company

Electrical Engineer - Sustaining and Product Development

US-PA-Cranberry Township

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

• Responsible for Sustaining efforts in our Fixed Gas and Flame Detection product line
• Responsible for the design, analysis, testing and troubleshooting of electronic assembles integrated in safety products
• Incorporate electronic designs with software, mechanical, test and manufacturing capabilities in order to ensure successful products are delivered on time while meeting agreed upon product performance specifications.
• Participate on cross-functional project teams in the development of new MSA products.
• Work with customers, both internal and external, to determine product design requirements.
• Perform design work including embedded systems, digital and analog circuitry, power supplies and connectivity interfaces
• Plan, prioritize, and complete engineering investigations on existing products, including resolving component obsolescence issues, investigate and provide data-backed decisions on non-conforming components and providing assistance with customer product inquiries
• Provide concise technical reports to support investigations and technical judgments
• Develop & execute test plans to evaluate products/components
• Participate in design reviews for new products

Qualifications

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Able to effectively communicate technical information to audiences of all levels, including management and external stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to perform complex tasks/assignments with limited supervision.
• Detail oriented, organized, with demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment with multiple teams and challenging schedules.
• Proven expertise in circuit design, component selection and PCB physical construction for EMC compliant electronic circuits.
• Design experience with low power electronics for agency compliance for hazardous environments.
• Working knowledge of statistics.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated customer centric approach.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%).
• Proficient in the use of Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Use of statistical tools (Mini Tab) and risk analysis (i.e. DFSS, FMEA).
• Experience designing electronics for hazardous environments using various protective measures such as intrinsically safe design concept.

Education and Experience Required:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.

This position is available at three different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.:

• Staff Engineer II: 2 years relevant experience
• Staff Engineer III: 3 years relevant experience
• Staff Engineer: 5 years relevant experience
• MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience
• PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person’s age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.