Spring 2027: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Ninja (January to June)
About The Position
SharkNinja is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for its Shark product team. The co-op will work with engineers across product categories including floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty, contributing to product concepts and development throughout the lifecycle—from prototyping and testing through refinement and delivery. The work focuses on performance, usability, reliability, and user-centered design. The position is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts. The co-op is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, which offers meaningful project work, professional development, community events, connections with colleagues, and an opportunity to present contributions and learnings to company leaders. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Be a current student in a related bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
- Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
- Have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Demonstrate analytical skills, attention to detail, and initiative in identifying and resolving potential problems.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Be comfortable multitasking and responding to shifting priorities while maintaining progress on longer-term projects.
- Have a passion for product design and function.
- Be able to identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions independently and as part of a team.
- Have hands-on experience building prototypes and conducting experimental testing, in a workshop or science context.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to CAD programs, ideally SolidWorks or Creo, and/or 3D printing or laser cutting.
- Experience developing hands-on prototypes in plastic and metal, including using basic machine-shop tools.
- Familiarity with analog or digital electronics, test equipment, and small-appliance components such as sensors, motors, heaters, and PCBAs.
- Experience with developer kits such as Python, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to concepting and developing Shark products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping ideas.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to develop solutions to consumer challenges.
- Build, test, and iterate prototypes and laboratory rigs to validate performance, usability, and reliability.
- Analyze testing data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and improve product functionality.
- Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews, investigate root causes, and propose practical solutions.
- Take ownership of engineering tasks of increasing complexity, with exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass-production considerations.
- Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation.
- Understand user journeys and contribute to product innovations.
- Conduct hands-on development and testing, learn from failures, and iterate on designs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- Sick time
- Company holidays
- Employee product discount
- Product testing opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Employee stock purchase options
- Wellness programs
- Learning programs
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
