Spring 2027: Noise & Vibrations Engineering Co-op (January to June)

The role

This person will support product teams by evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in consumer products. They will design and test solutions to improve sound quality and performance.

What you will do

• Assist in acoustic and vibration testing of consumer products
• Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources
• Work within multi-disciplinary product development teams to create sound power and sound quality improvements
• Integrate with engineering and product development teams to review designs and offer noise performance insights
• Design, implement, build prototypes, and test solutions to noise and vibration issues
• Lead research of novel noise reduction and control techniques

Required qualifications

• Current student in third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s program
• Undertaking a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering, or similar
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, basic physical acoustics, psychoacoustic, and noise control principles
• Understanding of vibrating systems and how modifications of different parameters affect the resulting response
• A natural and effective communicator
• Solid analytical skills
• 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
• Ability to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
• Hands-on building of prototypes or experimental testing

Nice to have

• Exposure to a CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo)
• 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 (microphones, accelerometers), and components common in small appliances

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 portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company has more than 4,100 associates.