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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op to join its advanced development teams and help develop the next generation of user-centered products for the Shark and Ninja brands. The role sits at the intersection of industrial design and mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on turning open-ended, real-world challenges into innovative product solutions. The co-op will contribute to product ideation, create quick user-focused prototypes, and iterate on concepts using user testing and technical feedback. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position running from January to June 2027, with five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. The role is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience, a program for early-career talent that offers meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learning to company leaders. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.

Requirements

Be a current student in the third year or later of a bachelor’s program, currently enrolled in a master’s program, or have graduated from either program within the past year.
Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Have an academic focus in Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with industrial design coursework, or a related field.
Have enthusiasm for user-centered product design, form, and function.
Have experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino, and basic prototyping tools including 3D printing.
Have hands-on experience building physical prototypes in materials such as plastic or metal, and familiarity with machine shop equipment.
Be a strong communicator able to convey ideas, concepts, and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Have strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles and apply them 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 elegant solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles.
Be flexible and able to manage multiple projects while keeping broader design objectives in view.

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 product concepts using a user-centered approach, considering ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop 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 develop findings from user testing.
Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking to rethink and innovate.
Juggle multiple projects and adapt priorities while maintaining broader design objectives.