Staff Mechanical Engineer I/II (m/f/d)

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

• Partner with all stakeholders to define all requirements for mechanical designs and support the needs of the Electrical Engineers
• Conduct detailed design and analysis
• Define, implement and conduct data analysis on test plan
• Design test rigs for validation testing
• Create drawings and models using CAD
• Present project updates to our internal stakeholders
• Support the patent process as needed

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with both internal and external customers on technical and non-technical matters
• Creative problem-solving and a customer-based perspective
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• German at B1–B2 level or higher
• Fluent English at C1–C2 level
• Solid project management, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manner
• Proven ability to develop plastic products and components, including knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to design equipment and electro-mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, SolidWorks, advanced analysis (FEA, Cycle Fatigue, Tolerance Analysis, etc.), and BOM management tools. Knowledge of third-party testing agencies such as UL or CSA, and the role they play in the development of safety equipment
• Knowledge of design for Manufacturing Assembly using automation
• Proven ability to transform requirements into innovative solutions that create significant value for both MSA and our customers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical documentation relating to products and processes

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of manifold design, gas delivery, vibration, shock, pneumatics, and control logic.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, preferably from an ABET-accredited program
• This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.
• Level one: no experience required
• Level two: 2 years relevant experience
• MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience with product reliability testing
• Experience with (rapid) prototyping using different manufacturing methods