Mechanical Engineering Co-op Spring Opportunities (Jan-Jun 2027)

The role

You will work with an engineering team to develop home products from concept through testing and launch. Tasks include prototyping, CAD modeling, data analysis, and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Contribute to concepting and development of next-gen products through brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs
• Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback
• Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews
• Take ownership of engineering tasks involving materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production
• Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation

Required qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and drive to identify and resolve problems
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and strong first principles thinking
• Willingness to do hands-on development and testing work
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Ability to multitask and respond to shifting priorities
• Passionate about product design and function
• Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 3D printing/laser cutting
• Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools
• Familiarity with electronics, test equipment, and components common in small appliances
• Ability to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team

Nice to have

• Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs

Before you apply

• This evergreen job post is for upcoming Mechanical Engineering Co-op at SharkNinja. Your application will be reviewed for potential future opportunities.

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts. The company has a portfolio of lifestyle solutions under the Shark and Ninja brands.