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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design Engineering Co-op will join SharkNinja’s Ninja team and contribute to product innovation at the intersection of industrial design and mechanical engineering. The role focuses on sketching, building, testing, and iterating on products with consumers in mind, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn insights into elegant, viable product solutions. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op from January through June, with a minimum of five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The posting lists hourly compensation as $30–$36, with pay determined according to educational level at hire; a later compensation section lists an hourly range of $27–$40. The role is part of SharkNinja’s early talent program, which includes meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and an opportunity to present 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, onsite in Needham, Massachusetts, at least five days per week.
Communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Have a strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, particularly as applied 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 elegant 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; shop competency is expected.
Have hands-on experience building physical prototypes in materials such as plastic or metal, and familiarity with machine shop equipment.

Nice To Haves

A 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, with attention to 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, rethinking and innovating as needed.