What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Rotational Program position at Watlow?
Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Mechanical Engineering Rotational Program – San Jose, CA (Onsite)
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing world-class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. For nearly a century, Watlow has partnered with customers to deliver breakthrough thermal solutions that make a positive impact around the world. Our culture is guided by strong corporate values—we do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Program Overview
The Watlow Mechanical Engineering Rotational Program is a hands-on, immersive early career experience designed to accelerate the development of future engineering leaders. Participants rotate through three Watlow locations, spending approximately two months at each site, gaining exposure to diverse teams, technologies, and manufacturing environments.
The final rotation is based in San Jose, California, where participants join a team of approximately 120 engineers focused on new product development. This role is highly hands-on and customer-driven, offering real-world engineering experience beyond the classroom. This is not a desk job—engineers are actively engaged in prototyping, testing, and building next-generation thermal systems in fast-paced environments.
What You’ll Do
Required Qualifications
Rotations across three Watlow U.S. locations, with the final rotation based in San Jose, California.
Sample Schedule
2 Months- Manufacturing Center of Excellence
2 Months- Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Final location: San Jose, CA
Program Perks & Benefits
The Watlow Rotational Program offers more than a job—it’s an opportunity to work on projects that matter, contribute to meaningful innovation, and build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Mechanical Engineering Rotational Program – San Jose, CA (Onsite)
About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing world-class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. For nearly a century, Watlow has partnered with customers to deliver breakthrough thermal solutions that make a positive impact around the world. Our culture is guided by strong corporate values—we do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Program Overview
The Watlow Mechanical Engineering Rotational Program is a hands-on, immersive early career experience designed to accelerate the development of future engineering leaders. Participants rotate through three Watlow locations, spending approximately two months at each site, gaining exposure to diverse teams, technologies, and manufacturing environments.
The final rotation is based in San Jose, California, where participants join a team of approximately 120 engineers focused on new product development. This role is highly hands-on and customer-driven, offering real-world engineering experience beyond the classroom. This is not a desk job—engineers are actively engaged in prototyping, testing, and building next-generation thermal systems in fast-paced environments.
What You’ll Do
- Prototype integrated thermal systems, such as tubular heaters mounted to metal assemblies
- Work in fast-paced, customer-driven environments with evolving priorities
- Gain hands-on experience in machine shops and lab settings
- Run product tests to validate performance, reliability, and design intent
- Support the development of next-generation thermal solutions
- Adapt quickly to changing project scopes and responsibilities
- Solve real-world engineering problems through physical builds and experimentation
- Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners
- Strengthen in-person collaboration skills by working onsite five days a week
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Graduation date by May 2026
- Ability to begin the program in June 2026
- Willingness to work onsite five days a week at each assigned rotation location
- Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn through hands-on experience
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environments
- Passion for building, testing, and solving tangible engineering problems
- Interest in manufacturing, prototyping, and product development
Rotations across three Watlow U.S. locations, with the final rotation based in San Jose, California.
Sample Schedule
2 Months- Manufacturing Center of Excellence
2 Months- Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Final location: San Jose, CA
Program Perks & Benefits
- Corporate housing provided
- Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan
- Structured mentorship program
- Networking opportunities across engineering and leadership teams
- Opportunities to participate in and support local STEM outreach and charitable initiatives
The Watlow Rotational Program offers more than a job—it’s an opportunity to work on projects that matter, contribute to meaningful innovation, and build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Benefits
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Incentive Program
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.