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.​

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to focus on New Product Development (NPD) projects. The candidate will be a key contributor within the Watts Heating & Hot Water Solutions (HHWS) NPD Engineering team. This role focuses on ensuring design and production of Electronics and IoT products meet the highest quality and reliability standards.

In this role the candidate will be responsible for design, execution and document methods for testing, verification, validation, and reliability to ensure high quality standards are consistently achieved in electronics and embedded systems-based products.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

FIRMWARE:

• Must have hands-on experience working with common programming languages such as “C”, “C++”, and Python.

• Must have a good understanding of, and experience with, embedded Linux and real time operating systems.

HARDWARE:

• Must have experience analyzing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits including schematics.

• Must be proficient in the use of electronic test instrumentations such as meters, oscilloscopes, emulators, etc.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Defect tracking and reporting approaches and tools such as GitHub, Gitlab or Jira

• Most standard communications environments and protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

• 5+ years of technical experience in hardware and firmware testing and troubleshooting complex systems involving Software, Electronics, Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, and/or Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices

• Knowledge and understanding of the Engineering Design Process within New Product Development

• Ability to travel – up to 5%

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Testing and validation over the full product development process within the Stage Gate process, including:

• Review of product requirements and technical specifications to ensure appropriate test strategies can be designed and executed effectively and efficiently

• Design, planning, execution and reporting on software, electronics and mechanical engineering design integration and system tests

• Design, planning, execution and reporting on quality and reliability tests, e.g., HALT, MTTF

• Design, planning, execution, and reporting on product validation to meet customer and user performance expectations

• Contributing to development and implementation of improvements to testing procedures and equipment to increase process efficiency and product quality

• Participate in project planning to ensure all testing and validation requirements are completed within the overall project schedule and timelines for milestones and deliverables

• Work closely with other disciplines in Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT internally and other Watts enterprise global business units

*Other duties as required

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Software development experience with C, C+, C++, and/or Python

• Experience with SSH to connect to embedded devices

• Experience with DROPBEAR, BASH or other command line interfaces

• Experience with sys/class kernel driver control

• Development of test automation including dynamic simulation models and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing

• Knowledge of electronics and embedded system design and performance focused on consumer products

• HALT/HASS and MTTF testing methodology and equipment

• Electronics Testing & Validation experience in HVAC industry a plus

EDUCATION:

• Technologist diploma or bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline such as Electrical, Electronics and Communications, Systems, Software, Computer Science, or relevant experience

  Employee core competencies:

We are committed to attracting and managing the best talent globally. We seek to attract and promote employees who demonstrate an ability and willingness to:

Deliver High Quality Work Collaborate Across Workgroups Communicate Effectively Continuous Improvement Provide Technical Expertise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, and controllers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to manipulate equipment used in performance of tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and lab working environment. Noise level is minimal. Required to wear safety glasses, safety shoes and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor and test labs.

Watts in it for you :

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

• 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.