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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

10d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design Engineering Co-op will join SharkNinja’s Ninja team, working at the early stages of product innovation between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on hands-on product design, prototyping, testing, iteration, and technical problem-solving with the consumer in mind. The co-op will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights and real-world challenges 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 position is part of SharkNinja’s early talent program, which offers meaningful project experience, professional development, community events, and opportunities 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, with a minimum of five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts.
Communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Have 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 elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles.
Be skilled at juggling multiple projects and flexible when priorities change while maintaining sight of broader design objectives.
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 such as 3D printing, with shop competency.
Have hands-on experience building physical prototypes in various 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, focusing 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 to solve 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.