Sustaining Engineer Co-Op

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 Sustaining Engineer Co‑Op Program is your opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world engineering projects.

As a Sustaining Engineer Co‑Op, you will work alongside experienced engineers supporting the development, improvement, testing, and documentation of products used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal water systems. You'll gain hands‑on experience in product design, validation, and manufacturing while contributing to meaningful business objectives. This role is hybrid and based in Franklin, NH and is full‑time, January‑June 2027.

We are seeking a motivated engineering student interested in product design and development. The Sustaining Engineer Co‑Op will support the Product Engineering Team in developing new products and enhancing existing products through design, testing, analysis, and documentation activities. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges, develop practical design solutions, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Through mentorship and hands‑on experience, the Co‑Op will gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle, from concept generation through testing and manufacturing implementation.

• Assist in the design and development of new products and product improvements.
• Create and update engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.
• Support engineering analyses to evaluate product concepts, performance, and feasibility.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities, including data collection and documentation of results.
• Assist with comparative product testing and evaluation.
• Utilize 3D CAD software to develop and revise product designs.
• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to simulate product performance.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
• Organize engineering data, test results, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Product Management teams.
• Assist engineering staff with technical problem-solving and project execution.

• Gain hands‑on experience in product design and development within a manufacturing environment.
• Learn how engineering concepts progress from design through testing, validation, and production.
• Develop proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering documentation.
• Participate in laboratory testing and product performance evaluation.
• Gain exposure to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Exposure to design for forging, casting, stamping, metal and plastic injection molding processes.
• Learn how cross‑functional teams collaborate to bring products to market.
• Visit manufacturing facilities and observe production processes.
• Build project management, communication, and professional networking skills.
• Shadow experienced engineers to understand…