Prototype Sensor Engineer - Lab Automation & Testing

MSA - The Safety Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a technically savvy Staff Engineer I/II to advance sensor prototyping and testing, bridging chemistry, electrical engineering, and software disciplines. You will develop test plans, manage lab assets, and contribute to product development in a hands-on lab environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous testing, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor interns and participate in lab modernization.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on lab experience.
• Experience automating test setups or data acquisition (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Experience with rapid prototyping and fabrication methods.
• Ability to follow test procedures and quality systems with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and accelerate new product development through sensor prototyping and testing.
• Lead prototyping activities from conceptualization to commercialization.
• Develop sensor lab capabilities and manage lab assets.
• Organize and execute test plans with timely execution and attention to detail.
• Compile and analyze test results, guiding next steps.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Lab experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

MSA Safety is seeking a technically savvy Staff Engineer I/II to advance sensor prototyping and testing, bridging chemistry, electrical engineering, and software disciplines. You will develop test plans, manage lab assets, and contribute to product development in a hands-on lab environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous testing, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor interns and participate in lab modernization.