Co-Op Student - Software & IoT Testing

Overview

This “Co-op - Software & IoT Testing” position is a member of the BISSELL Product Approval & Test team, working with the product engineering Test engineers and technicians to develop new test techniques & equipment, execute both new and established tests on new product designs & software, and document performance results. The Co-op will work closely with his/her supervisor and a cross‑functional team to help perform software validation and verification tests, and develop new test tools & techniques, under direct supervision.

• Support Test engineers and technicians with the development of new test techniques and equipment for evaluating the robustness & performance of new product designs and their software.
• Support Test engineers and technicians by carrying out some of the performance tests that are part of the product evaluation test plan for new product designs.
• Actively engages in learning/developmental activities, enhancing personal knowledge, skill and potential career growth.
• Help support the enhancement of some of the old and/or new tests & equipment with automation.
• Summarize the learning and activities and present to the PD&E Electronics leadership group and peers.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Students at BISSELL enjoy the ability to work in a global organization (North America’s leading Floorcare brand) cross‑collaboratively across several business functions. Our Co‑ops sit elbow‑to‑elbow with organizational leadership, allowing exposure that enhances what’s learned in the classroom. We have a dedication to the business (we work hard!) but we also know how to have fun too.

Applicants MUST be currently enrolled at an accredited, four‑year university majoring in Electrical Engineering, EE technology, IT, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

• Specific concentration:
  Software Development, Electronics, &/or Robotics preferred

• Experience with programming required (ideally in Python).
• Aptitude for testing & troubleshooting electronic devices & their software.
• Ability to interpret engineering design documents i.e., schematics, drawings, & software code.
• Aptitude for disassembling and properly reassembling consumer products.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple job assignments.
• Attention to detail, resourceful, creative thinker/problem solver.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of standard laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering iron, other test instrumentation and hand tools). Proficiency in the use of software test equipment would be a plus (debugger/programmer, communications tracer/logger, RF monitor).

BISSELL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.