Engineering Technician I, II, or III

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 This position reports to the Verification and Validation Engineering Manager and will be a hands-on contributor with demonstrated capabilities to work within a team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with Verification Engineers to assist in the creation and execution of test plans
• Work with all engineering disciplines to execute test plans for NPD instrument development.
• Acquire test data and perform analysis by creating/evaluating graphs and charts.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment, including calibration services.
• Design, build, and connect equipment for test set ups
• Create and modify design documents using SAP processes.
• Source and purchase instrument components and tools.

Qualifications Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Adept at understanding electrical, mechanical, and software concepts
• Soldering with leaded as well as lead-free equipment.
• Ability to handle a variety of hazardous combustible and toxic gases and liquids in accordance with safety protocols
• Ability to manipulate test data with a basic competency using software tools.
• Good writing and documentation skills and accurate attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task several projects.
• Excellent work ethic, strives to continually learn.
• Ability to function and contribute in a team environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient with Office 365.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with LabVIEW programming and/or other automation packages
• Experience with electronic or mechanical CAD software tools
• Understanding of communication hardware and protocols (RS485, Modbus, CANbus, BACnet, HART)
• Knowledge of statistics and familiarity with Minitab

Education:

• Associates degree in engineering technology, electronics or related discipline required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience required for level I
• Additional experience required for levels II and III