Engineering & Technology Co-op Opportunities

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

5d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions. They are building an AI-native culture and are looking for early career talent through their Early Edge Experience program. This program offers co-op and internship opportunities designed to provide valuable industry exposure in a fast-paced environment. Participants will work on meaningful projects, develop professional skills, and benefit from development opportunities and networking. The program culminates in a chance to present contributions to SharkNinja leaders. This posting is a single application for various engineering and technology roles across different functions, including electrical, embedded, software, robotics, digital, quality, test, and safety. Co-op students will work alongside experienced engineers on products that reach millions of homes, contributing to tasks such as circuit board bring-up, algorithm tuning, cloud/mobile code development, test rig building, failure analysis, and ensuring product/facility safety and compliance. The role requires technical curiosity, a hands-on approach, solution-orientation, and a readiness to make an impact from day one.

Requirements

Current student in a related bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or graduated within the past year.
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule.
Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics, Quality Engineering, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a closely related technical field.
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and the curiosity to apply them to new problems.
Builder's mindset: comfortable with lab and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data loggers), hand tools and prototyping, or a code editor.
Programming or scripting experience in one or more of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
Able to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and product requirements.
Natural communicator who can explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, in writing and verbally.
Strong attention to detail in testing, documentation, and data analysis; offers data-backed insights and constructive feedback.
Comfortable multitasking and shifting between immediate tasks and longer-term projects in a fast-paced environment, with proactive ownership of work.
Collaborative, positive, and eager to contribute to an innovation-driven team.
Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, capstone, club, research, or personal project experience in consumer products, electronics, robotics, software, or quality is a strong asset.
ECAD, CAD, or simulation tools; PCB layout; surface mount soldering; quick-turn prototyping.
Knowledge of IoT ecosystems, embedded systems, or connected consumer hardware.
Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Firebase; Git version control.
Bipolar and CMOS technologies, power electronics, BLDC motors, and EMI mitigation.
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle; Agile, Scrum, and JIRA; the CSQE Body of Knowledge.
Testing methodologies such as sanity, regression, exploratory, and negative testing.
Analytics and data visualization tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Power BI, or Tableau.
Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) and risk assessment methodologies.
UI/UX tools such as Figma and exposure to design-thinking workflows.
Ticketing and remote support tools, device imaging, and Windows/macOS administration.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and validation of next-generation Shark and Ninja products and their software.
Work hands-on in labs, at the bench, and in code: building prototypes, test fixtures, scripts, and tools.
Support debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigation on real products and consumer data.
Develop and execute test plans, document results, and provide data-driven recommendations.
Participate in design reviews, sprints, stand-ups, and technical discussions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Firmware, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management.
Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
Own a meaningful project end to end and present contributions to SharkNinja leaders.
Designing, simulating, and evaluating analog and digital circuits (e.g., power supplies, signal filtering, motor control, sensor integration, battery management) using tools like LTSpice and Altium.
Board bring-up, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded electronics, including serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
Writing and debugging firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and prototyping on platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
Developing and tuning classical (e.g., PID) and advanced (e.g., MPC) control algorithms in Python, MATLAB, or C++ on real hardware.
Working with robotics and navigation technologies such as LiDAR, Time-of-Flight sensors, and SLAM/V-SLAM.
Supporting EMC, safety, and certification testing, EBOM/CBOM cost analysis, DVT, and DFMEA.
Building and verifying cloud and connected-product software on the AWS IoT platform using TypeScript and Python.
Developing cross-platform mobile apps in React Native, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, or Rust that communicate with devices over BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, and RESTful APIs.
Front-end and web development, CMS content updates, analytics and performance tracking, and UX audits supporting SharkNinja’s websites.
Testing and evaluating AI-powered digital features such as chatbots, smart search, and content recommendation engines.
Coordinating technical roadmaps, schedules, dependencies, and risks across hardware, firmware, and app teams using Agile, Scrum, and JIRA.
Providing first-level IT support, including device setup, account provisioning, ticket management (ServiceNow, Zendesk), and meeting room technology.
Designing and building custom electro-mechanical test rigs and automated test systems.
Writing automated test scripts in Python or C++ and integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and data acquisition tools.
Executing manual and system-level test protocols for products, robots, and mobile apps, and documenting defects in JIRA.
Tearing down SharkNinja and competitor products, analyzing data, and investigating failure modes.
Evaluating consumer field returns, reviews, and call center feedback for root cause analysis.
Supporting product safety and regulatory compliance, internal audits, risk assessments, EHS inspections, and safety training.