Product Design Engineering Intern Opportunities

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions. The company operates under the Shark and Ninja brands, known for disruptive innovation. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, SharkNinja has over 4,100 employees and its products are sold worldwide. The company is building an AI-native culture, encouraging bold experimentation and the adoption of new tools. The Early Edge Experience program is designed for early career talent, offering valuable industry exposure, meaningful projects, professional development, and networking opportunities. This internship role is for individuals excited about home innovation, thriving at the intersection of creativity and engineering, and eager to bring bold ideas to life through hands-on prototyping and technical problem-solving. The Product Design Engineering Intern will work at the earliest stages of product innovation, bridging Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on sketching, building, testing, and iterating with a consumer-centric approach. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to transforming insights into elegant, viable, and exciting product solutions. 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 who can convey ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, with an emphasis on applying this in product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing potential issues
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on attitude, and commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles
Skilled at juggling multiple projects, with flexibility to pivot as needed while keeping sight of broader design objectives
Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function
Hands-on experience building physical prototypes in various materials (e.g., plastic, metal) and familiarity with machine shop equipment

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances (motors, sensors, PCBAs) is desirable
Experience with rapid prototyping tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits is a plus.

Responsibilities

Generate new product concepts with a user-centered approach, focusing on ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define solutions that meet functional requirements while enhancing 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 be able to build key findings on user testing with them.
Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, driven to rethink and innovate.