Research and Technology Co-op Job at Watts Water Technologies
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.
Watts provides a learning experience for engineering students outside the classroom where they have a chance to see the opportunities that the “real world” of Engineering entails. Our goal would help the student make the transition from an academic to a work environment where they have the opportunity for career development, networking, and exchange ideas between experience professionals.
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! 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.
We are looking for a driven student who is interested in testing, developing, and building next generation valve technologies and/or data analytics. You will be expected to teach yourself new skills and apply them to do your job, but you will receive guidance and mentorship along the way. You will learn how to work in a professional environment and have ample opportunity to network with department leaders and other professionals in the Watts Water Technologies organization.
What You'll Do
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Run experiments and test product concepts
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Support design of new prototypes
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Processing data from prototypes and auxiliary systems
What You'll Need
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future
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Familiarity with any of: machine learning, mechanical design, mechatronics, analytics, fluids, electronics
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Ability to gather and synthesize feedback from different stakeholders
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Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Independent learner
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Interested in learning about Watts Water Technologies
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Self-starter
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
- WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment
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May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
- 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.
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.
- As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
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