Senior/Principal I Cost Optimization Engineer, Electric / Electronic

MSA, The Safety Company • $100K — $130K *

Cranberry Township, PA 16066In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

5 - 7 years of experience

4 weeks ago

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
Experience designing low power electronics for compliance in hazardous environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Proven expertise in circuit design and PCB construction for EMC compliance.
Lean Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).

Responsibilities

Identify cost reduction opportunities through circuit redesign and component selection.
Drive design simplification and optimization of electrical designs.
Perform electrical design work including embedded systems and power supplies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving solutions.
Develop and execute test plans for validating electrical systems.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation for engineering changes.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and VA/VE workshops.

Benefits

Hybrid work model for better work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in the field.
Commitment to innovation and technology-driven solutions.
Passion-driven company culture focused on safety and customer service.

Full Job Description

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

Electrical Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Identify cost reduction opportunities through circuit redesign, component selection, and architecture simplification.
Benchmark electrical designs, components, and technologies against alternative solutions.
Drive design simplification including component consolidation, PCB optimization, and interface reduction.
Apply DFX principles (DFM/DFA/DFS) to electrical redesign activities.

Electrical Design & Engineering Execution

Perform electrical design work including embedded systems, analog and digital circuits, power supplies, and connectivity interfaces.
Lead design changes from concept through prototype and release.
Ensure designs meet product performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Address component obsolescence and evaluate alternate components based on cost, performance, and availability.

Project Management & Cross-functional Execution

Collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and mechanical engineering teams to implement cost-out solutions.
Support project scope, timelines, milestones, and execution for cost optimization initiatives.
Align engineering changes with supplier capabilities and manufacturing readiness.
Participate in cross-functional teams supporting new product development and sustaining product improvement.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

Develop and execute test plans to validate redesigned electrical systems and components.
Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
Support prototype validation, lab testing, and technical investigations on existing products.
Provide concise technical reports to support engineering decisions and cost validation.

Documentation & Engineering Change Management

Prepare schematics, PCB layout documentation, specifications, and change records.
Support release processes and ensure that all related documentation is complete.
Maintain accurate technical records for design changes and validated savings.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Contribution

Participate in VA/VE workshops and structured cost optimization activities.
Support development of electrical cost models, standard work, and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering efficiency and product cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Able to effectively communicate technical information to audiences of all levels, including management and external stakeholders
Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to perform complex tasks/assignments with limited supervision
Detail oriented, organized, with demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment with multiple teams and challenging schedules
Proven expertise in circuit design, component selection and PCB physical construction for EMC compliant electronic circuits.
Design experience with low power electronics for agency compliance for hazardous environments.
Working knowledge of statistics.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated customer centric approach.
Proficient in the use of Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design
Use of statistical tools (Mini Tab) and risk analysis (i.e. DFSS, FMEA)
Experience designing electronics for hazardous environments using various protective measures such as intrinsically safe design concept

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, preferably from an ABET-accredited program.

Education Preferred:

Lean Sigma certification (Green Belt or Blackbelt).

This position is available at one career level based upon experience, education, etc.

Sr. Staff Engineer: 5 years relevant experience
Principal Engineer I: 7 years relevant experience
- MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience
- PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience

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