Spring 2027: Design & Engineering Co-op (January through June)

The role

You will design and test early-stage prototypes for Shark and Ninja products. You will work with the Advanced Development team to build circuits, use ECAD tools, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and technologies
• Support the design and evaluation of early-stage prototypes using ECAD tools, simulation software, and breadboard circuits
• Assist in building test fixtures and executing verification and validation test plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs
• Apply creativity and engineering rigor to solve real-world problems
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce production costs
• Take part in fast-paced development cycles
• Gain exposure to the innovation process from idea generation to technical validation

Required qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's 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 per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino), battery management, signal amplification, and switching power supplies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of core physical and electrical engineering principles
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and translate abstract concepts into tangible outcomes
• Skilled at quickly developing visual and physical representations of new product concepts

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of C/C++ for microcontroller applications
• Familiarity with general prototyping tools and processes
• Experience building quick-turn physical models
• Experience supporting software/firmware testing and development

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.