Spring 2027
Mechanical Engineer Co-op
New Product Development, Spring 2027
MSA Safety
1,001-5,000 employees
Global producer of industrial safety equipment
No salary listed
Cranberry Township, PA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- Fundamental mechanical engineering knowledge.
- Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use software tools to record, analyze, and document test data.
- Ability to multitask and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Hands-on technical aptitude.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school and having completed at least one semester of sophomore year.
- Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Textiles, including firefighter turnout gear.
- Use testing and laboratory equipment hands-on.
- Support existing products and processes and develop improvement ideas.
- Draft, design, and prototype products.
- Collaborate with international associates and external suppliers to complete project goals.
- Develop awareness of budgetary, manufacturing, and sourcing limitations.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks or similar tools.
- Experience with finite element analysis tools such as Ansys, LS-DYNA, or similar tools.
- Testing experience involving design, execution, and analysis.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or similar tools.
- Experience with rapid prototyping methods.
- Familiarity with various manufacturing methods.
MSA Safety Inc. is a global provider of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. It develops, manufactures, and sells items such as gas detection systems, head protection gear, and fall protection devices, serving industrial, military, and construction customers. How its products work: gas detectors monitor air for hazardous gases and trigger alarms; helmets and protective headgear shield the skull; fall-protection gear like harnesses and anchors prevents falls during work at heights. The company differentiates itself through a long history (founded 1914), a wide product range, and a global, trusted reputation that combines equipment with related services and contracts. Its goal is to keep workers safe and protect facilities by providing reliable safety solutions and meeting stringent safety standards.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1914
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Autronica closed July 9, 2026, adding about $160 million 2025 sales.
- Q2 2026 portable detection growth came from ALTAIR io 6 and MSA+.
- Fire-service orders improved in June and July, before the 2027 NFPA replacement cycle.
What critics are saying
- As of April 30, 2026, Globe faced 1,275 PFAS lawsuits across 21,619 claims.
- MSA said Middle East conflict cut first-half revenue by more than 1.5 points.
- Autronica pushed pro forma net leverage to 1.8x; tariffs and resin costs squeeze 2026 margins.
What makes MSA Safety unique
- MSA+ ties ALTAIR io devices, cloud software, and fleet management into one platform.
- Autronica adds fire detection, gas detection, and alarms to MSA's fixed-detection stack.
- WinGrip A1X serves Airbus and Boeing aircraft maintenance, a niche competitors ignore.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 8%MSA Safety will showcase its worker safety solutions at the 2026 National Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis. The company will display its ALTAIR io connected gas detectors, including the ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector and ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable, both integrated through the MSA Connected Work Platform. The exhibition will feature MSA's V-SERIES fall protection equipment, including harnesses, self-retracting lifelines, and personal fall limiters. MSA will also present its head protection portfolio, highlighting the new V-Gard H2 Full Brim Safety Helmet, which meets ANSI Type II requirements for protection against top and lateral impacts. MSA Safety, headquartered in Pennsylvania, reported 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion and employs over 5,300 people across 40 international locations.
MSA Safety has launched the A1X, a next-generation WinGrip vacuum anchor for aircraft maintenance. The device creates secure, non-invasive anchor points on aircraft surfaces using vacuum suction technology, enabling technicians to work safely on wings and fuselages. The A1X weighs 7kg, 35% lighter than its predecessor, with a reduced diameter of 350mm. Its smaller size expands compatibility to include business jets and private aircraft previously outside WinGrip's scope. The anchor is approved by major manufacturers including Airbus and Boeing. Designed without electronics, the A1X operates safely in fuel vapour environments. Its pneumatic system doubles anchor repositions per cylinder compared to earlier versions. The device is optimised for A and B check operations, where a single technician can deploy and reposition anchor points independently. The A1X will be displayed at MRO Europe in October 2026.
MSA Safety Incorporated released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting progress across its strategic pillars of Products & Solutions, People and Planet. The Pittsburgh-based company reported record safety performance and 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion. The global leader in advanced industrial safety technology continues investing in innovation to meet evolving customer needs and industry demands. MSA employs approximately 5,300 people across more than 40 international locations. "This year's Impact Report reflects our strongest safety performance on record," said Steve Blanco, president and CEO. The company remains focused on delivering innovative solutions whilst operating responsibly. MSA has been protecting workers and facility infrastructure since 1914.
MSA Safety Chairman Nishan J. Vartanian sold 20,000 shares of common stock on 7 August 2026 for approximately $3.9 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $193.99. Following the transaction, Vartanian retains 51,514 shares, including 50,324 held directly and 1,190 held indirectly through his wife. This represents a 0.13% ownership stake in the company. The sale reduced his total equity holdings by 28%, leaving a position valued at approximately $10 million. The sale occurred after MSA Safety posted a 10% one-year total return. The company, which manufactures safety equipment for high-risk industries, reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $1.9 billion and net income of $314 million.
MSA Safety's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share on common stock, payable on 10 September 2026 to shareholders of record as of 14 August 2026. The board also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable on 1 September 2026 to shareholders of record on 14 August 2026. MSA Safety is a global leader in industrial safety technology products and solutions, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The company reported revenues of $1.9 billion in 2025 and employs approximately 5,300 people across more than 40 international locations.