Coats

Test Engineer I

Engineering - LaVergne, TN - Full Time

This position is an entry level test engineer to support the design and development team through testing of component changes with fundamental knowledge of automotive service equipment.  This position is an onsite position working full time at our LaVergne, TN headquarters Monday-Friday.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Gather product requirements (e.e. functions, speed, end user, safety standards, etc)
  • Run testing and validation on components and final products
  • Develop test specifications, environments, customer focused testing, and test cases for all mechanical, software, and electrical systems
  • Analyze test patterns, trends, and outlying data in test results, identify issues, assist in determining root causes
  • Make recommendations for fixes and improvements in components and materials
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, especially for translating technical issues into actionable recommendations for non-engineering stakeholders
  • Build automated testing systems for development and production release
  • Ensure our products and procedures meet industry standards (e.g. UL / CUL / CSA / FDA)
  • Conducting field tests or analyzing feedback from end users to improve product functionality and reliability
  • Maintain positive and effective working relationships with all team members

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
  • 0-2 years of experience in test engineering role.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and initiative in performing various aspects of the design process.  
  • CAD/CAE software knowledge for evaluating test results against design models (e.g., Creo, Soldiworks, ANSYS)
  • Must have strong analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for test automation and data analysis
  • Knowledge of quality systems / reliability engineering as related to product design is desired.
  • Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for reliability and quality control assessments
  • Creative problem solver
"Please be advised, we are not seeking partnerships with external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. 

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.

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