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.
Launch Your Engineering Career with Watlow
Are you ready to accelerate your career and become a part of the next generation of technical innovators? Watlow’s 2027 Technical Rotational Program offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to dive into real-world engineering problems, build valuable industry experience, and develop a strong foundation for a successful career.
You’ll begin the program in our San Jose, CA location and complete your rotations across Watlow facilities before transitioning into your permanent full-time role in San Jose.
Program Overview
This full-time, six-month rotational program is designed to fast-track technical graduates, providing hands-on experience across various roles, functions, and business units within Watlow. Through this immersive program, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, build a robust professional network, and enhance your technical knowledge, all while being guided by experienced mentors.
The cohort rotations kick off in June 2027, and by January 2028, you will be ready to step into your full-time role with Watlow. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into a permanent engineering position where you’ll be equipped with the insights and experiences needed to make an immediate impact.
Rotations
During the program, you will rotate through three unique two-month assignments, offering you the chance to:
- Experience different Watlow sites while learning about different technologies, products and customers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment or technical development center
- Build meaningful connections with team members at different levels across multiple locations
Your rotational journey will take you to various sites, offering relocation, housing, and transportation for each assignment. Destinations could include:
- Columbia, MO
- Hannibal, MO
- San Jose, CA
- St. Louis, MO
- Winona, MN
Rotations are customized based on projects to ensure you gain the most valuable experiences to prepare you for your future role at Watlow.
Mentorship
You will be paired with a senior engineer who will provide personalized coaching and guidance, ensuring you stay on track for both professional and personal development.
Learning & Development
This is not just a learning experience – it’s an opportunity to make an impact. You will be working on real-world projects, applying your classroom knowledge in practical settings, and contributing to strategic business initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering field (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, metallurgical engineering, manufacturing engineering, etc.) by June 2027
- Availability to start the program in July 2027
- Willingness to relocate to various Watlow facilities for up to six months
Desired Qualifications
- Previous co-op or internship experience
- Proven experience working effectively in teams through participation in student organizations, extracurricular activities, or other collaborative experiences.
Embark on your journey with Watlow and become a part of a team that will prepare you for an exciting future in engineering!
The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
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
Diversity & Inclusion
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering field, such as mechanical, electrical, computer, metallurgical, or manufacturing engineering, completed by June 2027
- Availability to start the program in July 2027
- Willingness to relocate to various Watlow facilities for up to six months
- Previous co-op or internship experience
- Experience working effectively in teams through student organizations, extracurricular activities, or other collaborative experiences
Watlow Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Watlow and has not been reviewed or approved by Watlow.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alongside an Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, and flexible spending accounts. Some locations also provide onsite wellness clinics, reinforcing comprehensive health support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a 401(k) with company matching, with materials also noting an additional annual company contribution tied to performance. This structure supports longer‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, personal time and holidays, with parental leave highlighted in postings. PTO accrual appears tenure‑based.
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What We Do
Watlow is a global industrial technology company that uses its world-class engineering expertise, advanced thermal systems and manufacturing excellence to provide a wide array of temperature control, power control, heater technologies and temperature sensing platforms. Watlow brings its experience to a broad cross section of industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment. Since 1922, Watlow has grown in product capability, market experience and global reach. The company holds more than 1,100 patents and employs more than 4,200 team members working in 11 manufacturing facilities and nine technology and development centers in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Watlow covers 95 countries through sales and distribution offices around the world.
