Bob Coats

Bob Coats is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in product validation and program management across multiple industries. Currently serving as Product Validation Manager at Daimler Trucks North America since September 2018, Bob previously held the position of Engineering Manager - North America at NextGen Technology Limited, where responsibilities included overseeing Bluetooth interoperability testing and managing day-to-day operations of the Chicago facility. His earlier roles included Engineering Manager at Validus Technologies, where Bob managed cross-functional engineering teams and project management, and Program Manager at Embedded Systems and Software, where Bob led teams in developing embedded software and hardware solutions. Bob's career began at Caterpillar Inc., advancing from Team Leader - Electrical Systems Engineer to Design Engineer, focusing on electrical system improvements and cost-saving initiatives. Bob holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Bradley University.