Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer Opportunities (May-Aug 2027)

The role

You will work with an engineering team to develop next-generation Ninja products through prototyping, testing, and design. You will solve technical challenges and translate consumer needs into engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Ninja products
• 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
• 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 relentless drive to identify potential problems
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, and ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely
• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities
• Passionate about product design & 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 (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances
• Can 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 is desirable

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

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.