What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op: Chemical Engineering, Materials Research (Spring 2026) position at MSA, The Safety Company?
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
- Testing and evaluating material properties
- Receiving feedback from marketing professionals on how products can better fit the needs of customers and determining how engineering skills can meet those needs
- Developing ideas and concepts for new products or product changes
- Collaborating with international associates to complete project goals
- Working independently to complete a specific aspect of a project
- Gaining an awareness of budgetary, manufacturing and sourcing limitations
- Completing other research and development work, as required.
Qualifications
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with a special emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency at conducting experiments and data collection.
- Basic experience with data analysis, methods and graphing.
- Solid knowledge of the principles of Physics, Chemistry and Materials.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Ability to work in a team environment
Education and experience required:
- Incumbent must be actively pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, at an ABET-accredited school, and must have completed at least one semester of sophomore year.
If you would like to make an impact to ensure that Men and Women may work in safety and that they, their families, and their communities may live in health throughout the world, we want to hear from you!
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