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Co-Op: Mechanical Engineer, New Product Development (Fall 2026)

CompanyMSA, The Safety Company
LocationCranberry Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves working as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in various safety-related groups. Responsibilities include hands-on testing, drafting, designing, and collaborating with international associates and suppliers.
Internship Type
other employment type
Company Size
4207
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2023 revenues of $1.8 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of over 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com
About the Role
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

  • Work as an individual contributor on teams developing new products in our Fire Service, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Head Protection, or Gas/Flame Detection groups
  • 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

  • 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

  • Hands-on technical aptitude
  • 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

 

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Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringProblem SolvingCreativityTechnical AptitudeCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCAD ToolsFEA ToolsTesting ExperienceStatistical AnalysisRapid PrototypingManufacturing Methods
Categories
EngineeringSecurity & SafetyManufacturing