Product Design Engineering Co-op Opportunities

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions. They are building an AI-native culture and are looking for early career talent through their Early Edge Experience program. This program is designed to provide valuable industry exposure in a fast-paced professional environment, with opportunities for meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and networking. The Product Design Engineering Co-op will join a team of innovators, working on products from concept to launch. This role involves hands-on mechanical design, CAD modeling, building, testing, and iterating with a consumer-centered approach. Collaboration with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners is key to transforming insights into viable products. This role is ideal for creative thinkers, curious builders, and motivated problem solvers.

Requirements

Current student in a related bachelor's or master's or PhD 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 onsite in Needham, MA.
Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino).
Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency).
Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives.
Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance.
Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus.
Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions.
Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges.
Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions.
Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence.