Summer 2027: Mechanical Engineering Intern, Shark (May to August)

The role

You will work with a team of engineers to create innovations in categories like floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty. You will engage in the full product lifecycle including prototyping, testing, refining, and delivering products.

What you will do

• Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Shark 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 with increasing complexity
• 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 positive can-do attitude
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely
• Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams
• 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

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

Before you apply

• There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position

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 has more than 4,100 associates.