Research & Development Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies • Blauvelt, NY

7d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Watts Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience and insight into business operations. Interns will contribute to daily operations, network with professionals across various departments, and expand their skills while exploring career ambitions. This specific internship focuses on product development research within the Applied Research team, supporting the creation of a new commercial electric water heating product. The role involves conducting research, evaluating designs, and preparing test plans to ensure compliance with specifications for cost, performance, and size. It provides practical experience in laboratory testing, mechanical and electrical systems, and product development, including evaluating product performance and supporting safety standard certifications.

Requirements

• Current student (junior or senior status).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in research and product development, with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Data analysis skills.
• Experience identifying and analyzing problems, making recommendations, and implementing solutions.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and mechanical systems.
• Passionate about your work, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD software, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support the development and launch of a new commercial electric water heating product.
• Evaluate designs for compliance with design specifications, conduct comparative evaluations, and create associated documentation.
• Develop laboratory and field test programs to validate product performance against design specifications and support certification to applicable safety standards.
• Work with engineers in a laboratory environment to conduct testing using instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Document test procedures, analyze data, and summarize results.
• Work with engineers to gain experience using CAD tools and business software.
• Demonstrate accountability by maintaining accurate research and testing documentation and following through on assigned project responsibilities.
• Summarize and present internship learning, project results, and experiences to the leadership team.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Director, Applied Research or Company management.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO Policy – Work-life balance is important at Watts and our interns receive one (1) hour of flexible PTO for every thirty (30) hours worked. Your flexible PTO can be utilized for any type of absence.
• Paid Holidays – Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones and still get paid! You will receive the following paid holidays off during your time as an Intern with Watts. Where a holiday falls during the weekend, it will be observed on an adjacent weekday.
• Lunch and Learns – Throughout your internship, there will be opportunities for you to sign up to learn and network with some of the key strategic leaders and thought partners within our core operating model!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern