Operations Technology Co-Op (Fall 2025) - MSA Safety

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.

• Description of duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist Process Excellence Engineers with workshops, process analysis, and project management
  • Assist Digital Manufacturing Engineers with Kanoa MES maintenance and deployments, OT network set up, and project management
  • Assist Automation Engineers with equipment evaluation and project management
  • Time studies
  • Methods analysis and improvement
  • Process Sequence Flow Mapping
  • Utilize simulation software to analyze current processes
  • Layout work (equipment and work station)
  • Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities
  • Identify 8 wastes in processes and engage with shop floor associates during improvement activities

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Basic experience with data analysis, methods and graphing.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with a special emphasis on Excel

Education and experience required:

Must be pursuing a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.