2027 Spring Engineering Co-op

About the role

Location: Nashville, TN. Duration: Spring 2027. Discipline: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software / Computer Engineering.

Support Engineers across Electrical, Mechanical, and Software/Embedded disciplines in the design, testing, validation, and documentation of Coats product lines and components.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineers in the design, testing, and validation of new products, components, and assemblies.
• Interpret and review engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM) as applicable to the assigned discipline.
• Set up, perform, and document functional and validation testing using appropriate tools and equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, dimensional inspection equipment, or software test/debug tools).
• Support root-cause analysis of component, product, or software failures and document findings in formal test or engineering reports.
• Assist with design reviews, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Testability (DFT), or software/quality reviews as applicable.
• Organize, input, and maintain test data, reports, and documentation within electronic databases.
• Coordinate and communicate results and findings across functional teams, including Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, and Operations.
• Support continuous improvement, value engineering, or process control initiatives to improve product performance, cost, and quality.
• Complete a meaningful engineering project within the co-op/internship timeframe.

Qualifications

Must meet all Coats Internship Application requirements. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field (required). Rising Junior or Senior preferred.

Skills

• Exposure to discipline-relevant tools is a plus, such as PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer), CAD software (e.g., Creo), or software development/data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with common test equipment and methods relevant to the assigned discipline (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, or dimensional/functional inspection tools).
• Proficient PC and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive, positive attitude, with a hands-on mindset and strong mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude as relevant to the role.
• Strong team player with a genuine interest in practical, real-world engineering problem-solving.