R&D Summer Intern, Summer 2025 - Watts Water Technologies Inc
Fort Myers, FL
About the Job
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. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
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!
What You'll Do
As a member of the Water Quality Team, the R&D Intern will provide technical and business support to ongoing product development research. You will have exposure to proper laboratory practices, electronics & automation, prototype design and construction, methods of determining a technologies maturity.
Technical Evaluation - Follow test plans to conduct experiments to determine a technologies performance and/or maturity and create associated documentation.
Prototype Design - Assist in developing the design and methods of testing prototypes.
Hand-on Engineering and Science experience - Work with senior scientists and engineers in a hands-on capacity in a lab environment. Conduct testing and document procedures and results using lab instrumentation and measurement equipment.
Engineering and Business Software – partner with engineers to gain experience in cad environment and business software.
Who You Are
Current student (rising junior or senior) actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, with a strong interest in pursuing research and product development.
Time management: the ability to organize, multi-task, detailed oriented and solve problems analytically.
Experienced in identifying and analyzing problems/issues, making recommendations, and implementing solutions, with strong data analysis skills.
Mechanical and Electrical aptitude and experience are a plus.
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite, CAD software, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD a plus
Ability to communicate in English, Spanish or French a bonus.
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
Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future
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 you with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that you 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 – 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.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work is performed both in office and on manufacturing floor.
Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.
*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
Watts in it for you:
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.