Summer 2026: RoboShark Internship, Robotics & Mechatronics (July 13 to September 4)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

14h•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship position located onsite in Needham, MA, running from July 13, 2026, to September 4, 2026. As a RoboShark Intern, you will contribute to the development of SharkNinja's next generation of robotic products, gaining hands-on experience in designing, building, testing, and improving robotic systems. You will collaborate with world-class engineers across various disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Test, and Quality Engineering. This internship is designed for current bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, as well as recent graduates (within one year of graduation), with a strong foundation in robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, and product development. Participants must be willing to assign any intellectual property developed during the internship to SharkNinja and confirm this is permitted by their university policies. Exceptional performers may be considered for future opportunities.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field, or have graduated from such a program within the past year
Must be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Must be 18 years or older
Demonstrated experience with mechatronic or robotic system design and development through academic, research, competition, startup, internship, or professional projects
Experience with cross-functional projects involving mechanical, electrical, and software components
Experience creating and executing experimental test plans to evaluate performance and inform engineering decisions
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Creo)
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, motors, embedded software, and electronics into electromechanical systems
Hands-on experience building prototypes and conducting experimental testing in a laboratory, workshop, research, or product development environment
Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities
Ability to identify, develop, implement, and validate technical solutions both independently and within cross-functional teams
Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first-principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to develop robust and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers: Rarely Satisfied, Progress over Perfection, Details Make the Difference, Winning is a Team Sport, Communicate for Impact
Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management and both technical and non-technical colleagues

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, test, and refine robotics and mechatronics solutions for next-generation consumer products
Support the development and validation of robotic systems through hands-on experimentation, testing, and data analysis
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to evaluate tradeoffs and optimize integrated product performance
Build and evaluate prototypes while validating system performance, reliability, and user experience
Participate in technical deep dives and design reviews to identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and develop innovative solutions
Support feasibility studies, CAD development, engineering analysis, and technical documentation throughout the product development lifecycle
Apply first-principles thinking to complex engineering challenges and contribute creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
Present project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering stakeholders and SharkNinja leaders