Research & Development Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies • Fort Myers, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Watts Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! You’ll dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while learning how business really works from the inside. During the program, you’ll get to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on day-to-day operations. Plus, you'll have tons of opportunities to network with passionate professionals across manufacturing, industrial engineering, and more—sparking new ideas through cross-department collaboration. It’s all about expanding your skills, challenging yourself, and exploring where your ambitions can take you! This motivated and detail-oriented individual, as part of the Laboratory team, will support water treatment projects through contributions to instrumentation, biology, electrochemistry, and colorimetric testing activities. The intern will apply engineering or scientific knowledge to support the development of specialized design tools, analyze data, and contribute to scalable water treatment solutions.

Requirements

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field.
• Interest in water treatment processes and applications.
• 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 successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data analysis and data processing.
• Coursework or project experience involving water treatment, biology, or electrochemistry.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation or colorimetric testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Support water treatment projects through the development of specialized design tools for scalable applications.
• Contribute to instrumentation-focused projects that support water treatment research and development.
• Apply knowledge of biology or electrochemistry to support relevant projects.
• Assist with colorimetric projects and testing activities, as needed.
• Analyze and process project data to support evaluation and reporting.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Company management.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)

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 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!
• Sustainability – For five years in a row, Watts has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek. Join our journey as we continue to distinguish Watts as a responsible and committed corporate citizen.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern