R&D Engineer (Refrigeration)

Watts Water Technologies • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

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. This highly motivated individual, as part of the New Product Development team, will be responsible for the development of new products through testing, third party certification, troubleshooting of new and old products as well as field support for new products. This position reports to the R&D Integration Manager. This role is in person and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Two plus years working in a new product development or R&D position.
• Knowledge of refrigeration or HVAC systems.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including urinalysis, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two plus years’ experience with R744.
• EPA 608 refrigerant certification.
• Knowledge of electronic controls and electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge of test instrumentation such as temperature, pressure and flow meters.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and basic electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings to review setup or testing needs for products.
• Lead NPD development testing of refrigeration products, based on guidance provided by integration team, and R&D special projects.
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other documentation to setup equipment for testing.
• Build prototype heating products and perform testing and records results.
• Communicate with customers, representatives or service technicians via telephone concerning product and service issues.
• Calibrates and repairs performance issues.
• Maintain certification and maintenance of equipment with third parties.
• Support in plant customer service, sales, tours etc.
• Visit customers to provide on-site troubleshooting of product or service problems as needed.
• Assist Final Assembly area with problems occurring during assembly.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by R&D Integration Manager or Company management.
• Tasked with continuous improvement of a new and emerging field of research technology.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees