Product Design Engineering Co-op Opportunities

Location: Needham, MA, United States Department: 10500 - Engineering NPD

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a Product Design Engineering Co-op, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving SharkNinja products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision. You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products. If you are a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys turning real-world challenges into tangible design solutions, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do

Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility

Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions

Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges

Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions

Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Education: 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

Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)

Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)

Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges

Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development

Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs

Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives

Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance

Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus

Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous

Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers

Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing

Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning

Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials

Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships

Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

This evergreen job post is for upcoming Product Design Engineering Co-op at SharkNinja. We're continuously seeking exce