NPD Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Development (NPD) Intern will work in the New Product Development department within Watts’ Conditioning and Filtration platform, supporting development and evaluation of product-validation methods for water-conditioning and filtration products. The intern will gain hands-on technical experience designing experiments, conducting laboratory-scale tests, analyzing technical data, and documenting results to support new product development initiatives.

The role is based onsite at Watts’ Fort Worth, Texas location. Work is primarily in an office at a manufacturing facility, with occasional work on the manufacturing floor and appropriate personal protective equipment required. The position reports to the New Product Development Manager. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday; the manager will communicate scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Be a current college 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 integrity and respect in interactions with others and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate accountability by taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
• Understand and adhere to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, 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, and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other employees.
• Adhere to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

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 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.
• Perform other projects and duties assigned by the New Product Development Manager or Company management.

Benefits

• Interns receive one hour of flexible PTO for every 30 hours worked.
• Paid holidays during the internship.
• Opportunities to participate in lunch-and-learn sessions and network with strategic leaders and thought partners.
• Meaningful career growth opportunities and a positive, safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern