SharkNinja-posted 4 months ago
$28 - $37/Yr
Full-time • Intern
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. This role is for a Product Design Engineering Co-op, which is part of the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience, designed for early career talent to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge.

  • 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.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or have 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.
  • 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.
  • Competitive health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee stock purchase options.
  • Wellness programs.
  • SharkNinja product discounts.
  • High impact Learning Programs.
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