MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

Mechanical Engineer Co-op - New Product Development

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027Cranberry Township, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Must 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Gain hands-on experience with testing and laboratory equipment.
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.

Desired Qualifications

Proficient use of CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as Ansys or LS-DYNA, or similar.
Testing experience, including design, execution, and analysis.
Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or similar.
Experience with rapid prototyping methods.
Familiarity with various manufacturing methods.

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

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

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

About the Company

MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

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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