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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

10d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with over 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold globally. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture and encourage bold experimentation and adoption of new tools to create meaningful impact for consumers. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, onsite position in Needham, MA, running from January to June. The Early Edge Experience program is designed for early career talent, providing valuable industry exposure, meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and opportunities to showcase contributions to leaders. As a Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience across the full mechanical product lifecycle, including system architecture, component design, prototyping, testing, and validation, working on complex mechanical systems that integrate structures, mechanisms, materials, and thermal considerations.

Requirements

Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s 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 foundation in mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and or Creo for component and system-level design.
Hands-on experience building and modifying prototypes in plastic and metal using basic machine shop tools.
Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset to identify potential issues and drive solutions through verification.
Intellectual curiosity and first-principles thinking, with the ability to develop robust, practical solutions to complex mechanical design challenges.
Willingness to engage directly in hands-on development, assembly, and testing activities.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Passion for mechanical product design, system functionality, and performance.
Exposure to rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Familiarity with basic electronics and components commonly used in electromechanical systems, including motors, sensors, heaters, and PCBAs.
Ability to independently identify, implement, and validate technical solutions while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Experience with experimental testing in a laboratory, workshop, or academic setting.
Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing.
Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning.
Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials.
Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships.
Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the concept development of SharkNinja products by generating, evaluating, and prototyping mechanical system concepts and architectures.
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, as well as industrial designers and product managers, to develop integrated system solutions.
Build, test, and iterate mechanical prototypes, subsystems, and lab rigs to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability.
Analyze test data to identify trends, uncover root causes, and inform design improvements at the system and component level.
Participate in technical design reviews and failure analysis discussions, contributing structured problem-solving and data-backed recommendations.
Take ownership of defined mechanical engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to mechanisms, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
Support design feasibility studies, CAD modeling, system layouts, and technical documentation in partnership with experienced mechanical engineers.
Develop a systems-level understanding of how components interact within the full product, balancing performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
Apply iterative engineering principles, learning from test results and design failures to refine mechanical systems efficiently and effectively.