Product Design Engineering Co-op Spring Opportunities (Jan-Jun 2027)

The role

You will develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to transform concepts into functional solutions through mechanical design, prototyping, and testing.

What you will do

• Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate concepts into solutions
• Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations
• Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes
• Refine solutions to drive innovation and product excellence

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
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
• Strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
• Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions
• Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals
• Familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs
• Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits

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 Product Design Engineering Co-op at SharkNinja
• Your application will be thoroughly reviewed for potential future opportunities within our team

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company is powered by the Shark and Ninja brands.