Watts Water Technologies-posted 3 months ago
Intern
Fort Worth, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. The New Product Development Engineer Intern will be responsible for bringing a new product from ideation to development for our Water Quality division. This role reports directly to the Technical Development and Testing Manager. This position will work closely with teams across the organization—including Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, Customer and Product Support, Sales, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Operations—to ensure smooth and complete integration of new products into our processes. This position supports a well-established and growing business that is highly respected in the industry. The Watts Internship Program is strategically designed to allow you the opportunity to utilize what you have learned in the classroom while gaining a true understanding of the business world by applying those key principles through hands-on experience. During the internship, students will gain exposure to and impact operations. There will be many chances to network with like-minded manufacturing and industrial engineering professionals and stimulate your mind through cross-departmental collaboration.

  • Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative conveyor systems, material handling solutions, and custom products to meet customer needs.
  • Engage in research activities to improve existing technologies and develop new solutions that advance water treatment capabilities.
  • Conduct product testing to validate designs, ensure safety standards are met, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the product development phase.
  • Oversee project timelines, ensuring that project milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate with various departments such as manufacturing, sales, and customer service.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in engineering design, production, and performance, implementing best practices to enhance overall product quality and efficiency.
  • Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including design specifications, technical drawings, testing results, and reports.
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of motivating teams and driving results under challenging conditions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve barriers—whether technical, administrative, or resource-related.
  • Highly effective in partnering with site leadership, factory teams, engineering, and other functional groups.
  • Fast learner with a strong bias for speed, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking.
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
  • Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits.
  • Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
  • Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
  • Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.
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