Coats
Co-Op (Intern) Embedded Software Engineering
La Vergne, TN - Seasonal
As a Co-Op student, you will support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of electrical and software components and systems that support Coats product lines. Assist with software development activities, quality control efforts, and engineering reviews. Coats is based in LaVergne, TN- about 15 minutes outside of Nashville, TN.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Review returned warranty components, categorize issues, and perform accurate data entry and analysis.
Conduct testing and analysis on electronic components to identify failure mode and determine root causes.
Summarize findings and communicate weekly results to the Quality and Warranty teams to support corrective actions.
Assist in the development and documentation of test procedures and testing methodologies.
Participate in software issue tracking, change reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Service, Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.
Support Value Engineering initiatives to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
Complete a meaningful engineering project within the co-op/internship timeframe .
Foster and maintain positive, effective working relationships with all team members.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Must meet all Coats Internship Application requirements.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (required).
Rising Junior or Senior preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based data analysis.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment .
Hands-on mindset with a strong interest in practical problem-solving.
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.
