Spring 2027: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Shark (January to June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

10d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is hiring a Product Design Engineering Co-op to contribute to early-stage product innovation. The role sits between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering and focuses on sketching, building, testing, and iterating on user-centered product concepts. The co-op will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights and real-world challenges into elegant, viable product solutions for Shark products. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op running from January through June, with at least five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. Participants in SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience work on meaningful projects, receive professional development opportunities, attend community events, and have an opportunity to present their contributions and learnings to company leaders.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work full time, 40 hours per week, with at least five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts.
Communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Have a strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, particularly their application to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering.
Be analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a hands-on attitude, and commitment to developing solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles.
Be able to manage multiple projects and pivot as needed while maintaining sight of broader design objectives.
Show enthusiasm for user-centered product design, form, and function.
Have experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino, and basic prototyping tools such as 3D printing.
Have hands-on experience building physical prototypes in materials such as plastic and metal, and familiarity with machine shop equipment.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, such as motors, sensors, and PCBAs.
Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits.

Responsibilities

Generate new product concepts using a user-centered approach focused on ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions that meet functional requirements and enhance the user experience.
Lead and participate in design studies addressing technical and user-experience challenges.
Build and test quick-turnaround, low-fidelity prototypes and use them to develop key findings from user testing.
Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking opportunities to rethink and innovate.