Co - op: Chemistry Or Chemical Engineer, Sensors Development (spring 2026)

MSA Safety Co-op: Chemistry or Chemical Engineer, Sensors Development

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:

• Learn about the statistical analysis and characterization techniques used in sensor development
• Hands-on experience 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 at an ABET-accredited school and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year
• Hands-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

MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.