About the role#
The New Product Development (NPD) Intern will join the Conditioning and Filtration platform to support the development and validation of water-conditioning and filtration products. You will work directly with the New Product Development Manager to gain hands-on technical experience in a laboratory setting. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Fort Worth, Texas.
What you'll do#
- Support water-treatment projects by developing and evaluating engineering tools and test methods.
- Design and conduct laboratory-scale experiments to evaluate product performance and validation.
- Contribute to instrumentation-focused projects for new product development.
- Assist with regulatory and product qualification tasks.
- Analyze and process project data to support technical evaluation and reporting.
- Document testing procedures, experimental results, and technical findings.
- Maintain accurate testing records and communicate findings transparently.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in testing processes.
- Assume responsibility for additional projects and duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific field.
- Interest in product development, water-treatment technologies, and related applications.
- Strong sense of accountability and a commitment to integrity.
- Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, and safety practices.
- Coursework, projects, or experience in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
- Previous laboratory experience and familiarity with laboratory instrumentation.
- Experience with experimental design, test-method development, and technical data analysis.
- Coursework or experience related to regulatory requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $22-$26 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes paid holidays and one hour of flexible PTO for every 30 hours worked.
About Watts Water Technologies
Watts Water Technologies produces water systems for residential, industrial, and municipal buildings. The company manufactures products for plumbing, HVAC, water quality, and drainage. Founded in 1874, the firm maintains its headquarters in North Andover, Massachusetts. It operates as a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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