Spring 2027: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable and Biomedical Devices (January to June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Co-op will work with SharkNinja’s Wearable and Biomedical Devices team on wearable, biosensing, and medical device technologies in the Shark skincare space. The role supports prototyping, testing, data analysis, and refinement of devices integrating sensors, embedded hardware, and user-centered design, including systems that measure physiological signals such as PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, and impedance. The co-op will apply engineering fundamentals to health and wellness challenges across the product lifecycle, from concept through validation, collaborating across disciplines to balance device performance, usability, and reliability. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op scheduled for January through June, with at least five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The early talent program includes meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
Coursework or project experience in biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems.
Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, with at least five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts.
Familiarity with physiological signals such as PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, or impedance, and basic signal processing concepts.
Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
Understanding of medical device design principles, including safety, usability, and reliability.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accountability, and ability to identify and resolve potential problems.
Intellectual curiosity, creativity, first-principles thinking, a positive attitude, and ability to deliver robust, innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
Willingness to take a hands-on role in development and testing.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Ability to multitask and respond to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on longer-term projects.
Passion for product design and function.
Ability to identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions autonomously and collaboratively.
Hands-on experimental testing experience, either in a workshop or scientific context.
Ability to coordinate timelines and deliverables accurately, build cross-functional relationships, and make consistent progress in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with developer kits such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors.

Responsibilities

Support research, ideation, and exploration of wearable and biomedical product opportunities in the Shark skincare space.
Apply biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems knowledge to engineering challenges.
Support the collection, interpretation, and analysis of physiological and system-level data to inform design and performance decisions.
Work with sensor-enabled systems and data acquisition platforms to evaluate functionality and user experience.
Use MATLAB and/or Python to analyze data, visualize trends, and support analytical tools and models.
Participate in design discussions and technical reviews, considering safety, usability, and reliability throughout development.
Gain exposure to materials and components for skin-contact and body-worn applications, with emphasis on user comfort and performance.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product partners to align technical insights with user needs.
Develop an understanding of the user journey and the role of data-driven design in intuitive, trustworthy health-focused products.
Conduct hands-on development and testing, identify and solve technical problems, and verify solutions individually and as part of a team.
Communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical colleagues and present effectively to management.