Engineering Co-op: Electrical, Mechanical & Embedded

coatscompany; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Coats Company is seeking an engineering intern in Nashville, TN, to support design, testing, and documentation across electrical, mechanical, and software/embedded disciplines during Spring 2027.

You will interpret drawings, perform functional tests, collect data, and contribute to process improvements while completing a meaningful project.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors pursuing EE/ME/CE with hands-on mindset and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in EE, ME, or CE (rising junior or senior preferred).
• Exposure to PCB design or CAD tools is a plus.
• Familiar with test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, testing, and validation of new products and components.
• Review drawings, schematics, and BOMs for assigned discipline.
• Set up and document functional and validation tests.
• Document test results in formal reports and databases.
• Support design reviews (DFM/DFT) and cross-functional communication.
• Contribute to an engineering project during the internship.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis with Excel

Hands-on problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Creo CAD

Software development tools

Job description

The Coats Company is seeking an engineering intern in Nashville, TN, to support design, testing, and documentation across electrical, mechanical, and software/embedded disciplines during Spring 2027.

You will interpret drawings, perform functional tests, collect data, and contribute to process improvements while completing a meaningful project.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors pursuing EE/ME/CE with hands-on mindset and strong teamwork.