Co-Op: Mechanical Engineer, Product Development; Fall

Job Opportunity At MSA Safety

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.

• Completing new product development (NPD) testing and creating corresponding test reports
• Developing solutions to problems based on root cause analysis (RCA)
• 3D prototyping novel concepts and designs
• Developing test specifications and designing test fixtures
• Collaborating with international associates as needed to complete project goals

• Hands-on technical aptitude for product design, development, and evaluation
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and a sharp attention to detail
• Appreciation for safety
• Must be available for the Fall 2026 semester, full-time, from August-December.