R&D Engineer (Refrigeration)

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 bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

This highly motivated individual, as part of the New Product Development team, will be responsible for the development of new products through testing, third party certification, troubleshooting of new and old products as well as field support for new products.

This position reports to the R&D Integration Manager. This role is in person and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead meetings to review setup or testing needs for products.
• Lead NPD development testing of refrigeration products, based on guidance provided by integration team, and R&D special projects.
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other documentation to setup equipment for testing.
• Build prototype heating products and perform testing and records results.
• Communicate with customers, representatives or service technicians via telephone concerning product and service issues.
• Calibrates and repairs performance issues.
• Maintain certification and maintenance of equipment with third parties.
• Support in plant customer service, sales, tours etc.
• Visit customers to provide on-site troubleshooting of product or service problems as needed
• Assist Final Assembly area with problems occurring during assembly.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by R&D Integration Manager or Company management.
• Tasked with continuous improvement of a new and emerging field of research technology.
• Travel up to 25%.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

General Applicable Company Competencies

Working Conditions :

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Fort Worth location (Monday - Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to :

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours / conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

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.