Product Specialist Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Educational reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking an Engineering/Marketing‑focused Product Management Intern for our Fort Worth, TX facility. You will support product launches, maintain documentation, and help develop marketing collateral under the Senior Product Manager's guidance.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, organize product information, and gain hands‑on experience in new product development, data analysis with dashboards, and business case development.

Qualifications

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status). Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in gaining experience in Product Management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Product Management team with product documentation, label creation, and marketing collateral updates.
• Support cross‑functional teams during new product development by tracking tasks and maintaining project timelines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to support new product launches and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Gather and organize product data, including specifications, product requirements, and feedback from internal teams.
• Update databases and collect information to support the development of business cases.
• Create product documentation and sales collateral for sales and technical presentations.
• Support dashboard development and data analysis to help the team monitor product performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Documentation skills

Power BI

Education

Engineering/Marketing/Business Administration major

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

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 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.

Scope of Position

This innovative individual, as part of the Product Management team, will be responsible for providing daily and ongoing product and project support, including new product development coordination, product documentation, and collateral and label development. The Product Specialist Intern will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support product launches, organize product information, and assist with product‑related issues. This position reports to the Senior Product Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Product Management team with product documentation, label creation, and marketing collateral updates.
• Support cross‑functional teams during new product development by tracking tasks and maintaining project timelines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to support new product launches and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Gather and organize product data, including specifications, product requirements, and feedback from internal teams.
• Update databases and collect information to support the development of business cases.
• Help identify and report product‑related issues, working closely with Engineering and Customer Support.
• Create product documentation and sales collateral for sales and technical presentations.
• Support dashboard development and data analysis to help the team monitor product performance.
• Learn and apply foundational product management principles under the guidance of the Senior Product Manager.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Senior Product Manager or Company management.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency by maintaining accurate product information, taking ownership of assigned tasks, identifying process improvements, and clearly communicating project updates.

Required Qualifications

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status). Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical competency in understanding and preparing documentation for technical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering focus with a minor in Marketing or Business.
• Interest in gaining experience in Product Management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience with or exposure to Power BI, dashboard development, and data analysis through coursework, academic projects, or previous internships.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer‑Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

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, TX 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: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office‑related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Pay Range

The expected hourly range for this position is $21-27. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Culture and Commitment

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting. We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. 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. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874