SharkNinja-posted 3 months ago
$28 - $37/Yr
Full-time • Intern
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

SharkNinja is seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering enthusiasts to sit at the intersection of these roles as a Product Design Engineer with our advanced development teams. Candidates will work at the leading edge of product ideation, helping develop the next generation of user-centered, innovative products for our Shark and Ninja brands. This role emphasizes a balance between industrial design thinking and mechanical engineering skills, appealing to those passionate about translating open-ended, real-world challenges into meaningful solutions. Candidates should be equally comfortable ideating at the conceptual level, crafting quick user-focused prototypes, and iterating on designs with user testing and technical feedback.

  • 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.
  • Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master’s program, or has graduated from either within the past year.
  • Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days a week onsite in Needham, MA.
  • Has an academic focus on Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with classes in industrial design, or a related field.
  • Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function.
  • Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools including 3D printing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits.
  • Competitive health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Employee stock purchase options
  • Wellness programs
  • SharkNinja product discounts
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