Spring 2027: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Ninja (January to June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

15h•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for its early talent program. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts, from January through June 2027. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The co-op will work with engineers to develop products across categories including floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty. The role provides hands-on exposure to the product lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, iteration, and delivery, with attention to performance, user-centered design, and reliability. Co-op participants also receive professional development opportunities, community events, and opportunities to present their contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders. The hourly compensation range is stated in two places in the posting: $30–$36 per hour and $27–$40 per hour. Pay within the applicable range is determined according to factors including educational level, geography or market, skills, experience, and other qualifications.

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.
Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and take responsibility for identifying and resolving potential problems.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, creativity, first-principles thinking, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to deliver robust and innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
Be willing to perform hands-on development and testing work.
Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Be able to multitask and respond to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on longer-term projects.
Be passionate about 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 use of basic machine shop tools.
Familiarity with analog and 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 development of Shark products through brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore solutions to consumer challenges.
Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs to validate performance, usability, and reliability.
Analyze testing data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.
Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews, investigate root causes, and propose practical solutions.
Take on engineering tasks of increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass-production considerations.
Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation.
Understand the user journey and contribute to product innovations.
Present contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders as part of the early talent program.