What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Rotational Engineer 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 nearly a century. 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
Location: San Jose, California
About 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 nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Program Overview
Participants will rotate through three different Watlow locations, spending approximately two months at each site. The final rotation will take place in San Jose, California, where they’ll join a team of 120 engineers focused on new product development. This includes prototyping integrated thermal systems—such as tubular heaters mounted onto metal assemblies—in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. The work is dynamic and hands-on, with engineers spending time in the machine shop, running product tests, and building next-generation solutions. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as responsibilities shift rapidly to meet evolving customer needs. This is not a desk job—expect to be on your feet, solving problems, and contributing directly to innovation.
Key Development Skills
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 nearly a century. 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
Location: San Jose, California
About 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 nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Program Overview
Participants will rotate through three different Watlow locations, spending approximately two months at each site. The final rotation will take place in San Jose, California, where they’ll join a team of 120 engineers focused on new product development. This includes prototyping integrated thermal systems—such as tubular heaters mounted onto metal assemblies—in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. The work is dynamic and hands-on, with engineers spending time in the machine shop, running product tests, and building next-generation solutions. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as responsibilities shift rapidly to meet evolving customer needs. This is not a desk job—expect to be on your feet, solving problems, and contributing directly to innovation.
Key Development Skills
- Prototyping integrated thermal systems such as tubular heaters mounted onto metal assemblies
- Working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment with frequent changes and evolving priorities
- Hands-on engineering experience in machine shops and lab settings—not limited to desk work
- Running product tests to validate performance, reliability, and design intent
- Building next-generation solutions that push the boundaries of thermal technology
- Adapting quickly to shifting responsibilities and project scopes
- Solving real-world problems through physical builds, experimentation, and collaboration
- Contributing directly to innovation in a dynamic, team-based setting
- Developing flexibility and resilience in response to customer needs and rapid iteration cycles
- Strengthening in-person collaboration skills by working on-site five days a week
- Graduated or Graduating by May 2026
- Ability to start June 2026
- Willingness to work in person, five days a week, at each assigned location
- Corporate housing and Travel Expensed
- Comprehensive onboarding and immersion plan
- Mentorship program and networking opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in and support local STEM and charitable initiatives
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.