NPD Engineer Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
The New Product Development (NPD) Intern will join the New Product Development department within Watts’ Conditioning and Filtration platform and support development and evaluation of product-validation methods for water-conditioning and filtration products. The role offers hands-on technical experience designing experiments, conducting laboratory-scale testing, analyzing technical data, and documenting results to support new product development initiatives. The position reports to the New Product Development Manager and is onsite at Watts’ Fort Worth, Texas location. The intern will work at a manufacturing facility, primarily in an office environment, with occasional work on the manufacturing floor and appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday; the manager will communicate the scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- Be a current student with sophomore, junior, or senior status.
- Be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific field.
- Have an interest in product development, water-treatment technologies, and related applications.
- Demonstrate a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact.
- Demonstrate integrity and respect in interactions with others and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Show accountability by taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
- Understand and adhere to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Be able to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and process standards, maintain collaborative relationships, and follow Watts’ cultural beliefs.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework, projects, or prior experience in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Experience with experimental design or test-method development.
- Experience with basic statistical analysis and technical data analysis.
- Coursework or prior experience related to regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Experience with technical data analysis, processing, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Support water-treatment projects through the development and evaluation of engineering tools and test methods.
- Design and conduct laboratory-scale experiments to evaluate product performance and validation methods.
- Contribute to instrumentation-focused projects supporting water-treatment new product development.
- Assist with regulatory and product qualification projects as needed.
- Analyze and process project data to support technical evaluation and reporting.
- Document testing procedures, experimental results, and technical findings to support product development activities.
- Maintain accurate testing records, communicate findings transparently, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Undertake other projects and duties as assigned by the New Product Development Manager or Company management.
Benefits
- One hour of flexible PTO for every thirty hours worked; flexible PTO may be used for any type of absence.
- Paid holidays during the internship.
- Opportunities to participate in Lunch and Learns with strategic leaders and thought partners.
- People-first culture, a positive and safe work environment, and meaningful career growth opportunities.
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Career Level
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