Summer 2027: Mechanical Engineering Intern, Shark (May to August)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives. The company has a history of disruptive innovation and significant growth across multiple product categories. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja operates with an AI-native culture, encouraging bold experimentation and the adoption of new tools to create meaningful consumer impact. This Mechanical Engineering Intern role is part of the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience, designed for early career talent to gain valuable industry exposure in a fast-paced environment. Interns will work on meaningful projects, benefit from professional development, community events, and networking opportunities, culminating in a chance to showcase their contributions to leadership. The role involves contributing to the concepting and development of next-generation Shark products, working alongside experienced engineers on innovations in areas like floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty. Interns will gain hands-on experience throughout the full product lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, refining, and delivering products that balance performance, design, and reliability. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about smart engineering, consumer confidence, and shaping the future of home care and personal care products.

Requirements

Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year.
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution.
Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams.
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely.
Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects.
Passionate about product design & function.
Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team.
"Hands-on" building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 3D printing/laser cutting.
Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools.
Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.).
Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Shark products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore innovative solutions to real-world consumer challenges.
Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs while gaining hands-on experience in validating performance, usability, and reliability.
Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.
Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews to uncover root causes of challenges and propose creative, practical solutions.
Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations.
Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers.
Dive into the "why" behind the product, understanding the user journey and driving innovations that surprise and delight.
Learn from failure, move fast, and iterate with purpose as you help bring never-been-done ideas to life at the speed of a startup backed by the muscle of a global brand.