Engineering Technician - EMC in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania at MSA, The Safety Company

MSA, The Safety Company
Engineering Technician - EMC

US-PA-Cranberry Township

Requisition ID: 2026-9738
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering

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

Responsibilities

• Support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing activities for MSA electronic safety products throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Set up, execute, and document EMC compliance and pre-compliance tests in accordance with applicable international standards.
• Assist engineering teams with troubleshooting and mitigation of EMC-related issues.
• Operate and maintain EMC test equipment including spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, LISNs, signal generators, ESD simulators, RF amplifiers, and associated software tools.
• Work closely with internal teams and third-party EMC test laboratories to plan, execute, and complete EMC testing for new and existing products.
• Assist with preparation of test plans, test reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support basic hardware modifications and rework for EMC investigations.
• Participate in design and test readiness reviews to ensure EMC requirements are addressed.
• Maintain EMC lab organization, equipment readiness, calibration status, and safety procedures.
• Support EMC laboratory accreditation activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, including documentation, audits, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong hands-on technical aptitude with electronic hardware and test equipment.
• Ability to follow test procedures, work instructions, and quality systems with high attention to detail.
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Organized, methodical, and safety-conscious.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience performing EMC, EMI, and ESD testing in a compliance or pre-compliance environment.
• Familiarity with EMC standards such as FCC, CISPR, and IEC.
• Experience working in semi-anechoic chambers and shielded test environments.
• Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025–accredited laboratories.
• Experience using Altium, Cadence Allegro, and viewing schematics and PCB layouts.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field is a plus.

This position is available at multiple career levels based upon experience and education:

Engineering Technician II: 2 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.

Engineering Technician III: 5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.

Lead Technician: 8 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.

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