Spring 2027: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Shark (January to June)

Work Period: January through June

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. 

Compensation Range: Ranges from $30/hr - $36/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire. 

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed 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. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast. 

This role: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Shark

 Are you excited by the idea of building the future of home innovation? Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity and engineering? Are you ready to bring bold ideas to life through hands-on prototyping, user-first thinking, and technical problem-solving? If so, we invite you to learn more about the Product Design Engineering Co-op

As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, you’ll join a passionate group of hybrid thinkers working at the earliest stages of product innovation. Sitting between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, this role is perfect for those who love to sketch, build, test, and iterate—with the consumer always top of mind. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to imagine what’s next for Shark, transforming insights into elegant, viable, and exciting product solutions. If you’re a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys translating real-world challenges into tangible design opportunities, we want to hear from you! 

 Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: 

• 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 

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s 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 per week onsite in Needham, MA

• 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. 

• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency). 

• 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. 

 

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!