Research & Development Engineering Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water

Hours: Full time
Where: Blauvelt, NY
Posted: Sep 18

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.

What you'd do

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.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.

What they want

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.

Starts: 2026-09-18