EMC/ESD Test Technician – Hardware Lab Specialist

MSA Safety Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing for our electronic safety products across the development lifecycle. You will set up test environments, run tests, document results, and collaborate with internal teams to address issues.

Ideal candidates have hands-on hardware experience, follow procedures meticulously, and communicate clearly. An associate degree is required, with a bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field is a plus.
• Hands-on hardware experience with test equipment required.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality systems with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing activities for safety products.
• Set up, execute, and document EMC compliance tests per standards.
• Assist engineering with troubleshooting and mitigation of issues.
• Operate and maintain EMC test equipment and software.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external labs for testing.
• Prepare test plans, reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support lab accreditation activities per ISO/IEC 17025.
• Maintain lab organization, calibration, and safety procedures.
• Assist with basic hardware modifications for EMC investigations.
• Participate in design and test readiness reviews.

Skills

EMC testing

EMI testing

ESD testing

Hardware testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (plus)

Tools

Altium

Cadence Allegro

Schematic/PCB viewing

Job description

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing for our electronic safety products across the development lifecycle. You will set up test environments, run tests, document results, and collaborate with internal teams to address issues.

Ideal candidates have hands-on hardware experience, follow procedures meticulously, and communicate clearly. An associate degree is required, with a bachelor’s preferred.