Design Engineer Intern (2023 Internship Program)
The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation, and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth’s most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.
The Watts Internship Program is strategically designed to allow you the opportunity to utilize what you have learned in the classroom while gaining a true understanding of the business world by applying those key principles through hands-on experience. During the internship, students will gain exposure to and impact operations. There will be many chances to network with like-minded manufacturing and industrial engineering professionals and stimulate your mind through cross-departmental collaboration.
Locations: North Andover, MA; St. Paul’s, NC; Spindale, NC; Blauvelt, NY; Fort Worth, TX
What’s In It for You
People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
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!
Sustainability – One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for sustainability performance, three years running.
What You’ll Do
The Design Engineering Intern will support and assist the ongoing engineering activities. The Design Engineering Intern will use Solidworks and EPDM to improve the searchable database and support various business activities. You will have exposure to the following components during your internship:
- Production- Making and Packaging
- Physical Distribution/ Warehouse
- Quality
- Health, Safety, and Environment
The internship will be approximately 13 weeks, and during your time with Watts, you will focus on the following:
- Database Management – Assist with managing parts database ensuring information is current and searchable in collaboration with the Tech Service department
- SolidWorks and EPDM – Leverage SolidWorks and EPDM to develop product solutions including design, simulation, and technical service and communication.
- Partner with Design Team – Create 2D and 3D models for boilers, water heaters, or other systems in collaboration with the design team
- Operational Excellence, Innovation, and Creativity – Identify and propose refined solutions for business operations, customer, technical and team goals
- Get in Front of Leadership – summarize and present what you have learned during your internship to the leadership team
Minimum Qualifications
- Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status) actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering degree
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience with Solidworks required
- Experience with EPDM is a plus
- Knowledge of material and manufacturing methods
- Ability to take initiative and be resourceful
- Ability to communicate and work with colleagues/teams in different departments professionally and effectively
Working Conditions
Work in a manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment with exposure to the plant floor as well as the Engineering Test Facility. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects and other tools. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Employee may be required to lift, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)