Description

MSA, The Safety Company


Co-op/Intern: Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Sensors (Fall 2026)

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2025-9482
Type: Temporary
# of Openings: 1
Category: Co-Op/Intern

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

Our Sensor Chemistry team designs technologies that can accurately and reliably sense dangerous atmospheres through various chemical phenomena. This challenging but exciting work allows our customers to detect explosive or toxic gases, monitor occupational exposures and emissions, and ultimately, safeguard workers and their communities. Our co-ops and interns work alongside experienced engineers to design and test products, deploy analytical and material characterization techniques, and solve real-world problems. Specific responsibilities include:

• Learn about the statistical analysis and characterization techniques used in sensor development
• Perform hands-on experiments with lab and test equipment
• Provide support to and develop improvement ideas for existing products & processes
• Design and set-up product validation tests and document test results
• Collaborate with domestic & international associates to complete project goals

Qualifications

Required

Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related field and have completed at least one semester of sophomore yearHands-on technical aptitude & some prior experience in a chemistry/chemical lab Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills Ability to structure time, organize tasks, and execute against a deadline Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation A desire to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Preferred 

Experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar) Test experience (design, execution, and analysis) Hands-on wet chemistry experience

 

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