Spring 2027: Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op, Ninja (January to June)

Location: Needham, MA, United States Department: 10200 - Engineering R&D

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.

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

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 Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience across the full mechanical product lifecycle, including system architecture, component design, prototyping, testing, and validation. You will work on complex mechanical systems that integrate structures, mechanisms, materials, and thermal considerations to deliver robust, high-performance products.

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

Contribute to the concept development of SharkNinja products by generating, evaluating, and prototyping mechanical system concepts and architectures

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers, as well as industrial designers and product managers, to develop integrated system solutions

Build, test, and iterate mechanical prototypes, subsystems, and lab rigs to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability

Analyze test data to identify trends, uncover root causes, and inform design improvements at the system and component level

Participate in technical design reviews and failure analysis discussions, contributing structured problem-solving and data-backed recommendations

Take ownership of defined mechanical engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to mechanisms, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes

Support design feasibility studies, CAD modeling, system layouts, and technical documentation in partnership with experienced mechanical engineers

Develop a systems-level understanding of how components interact within the full product, balancing performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability

Apply iterative engineering principles, learning from test results and design failures to refine mechanical systems efficiently and effectively

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

Education: 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

Strong foundation in mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design

Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and or Creo for component and system-level design

Hands-on experience building and modifying prototypes in plastic and metal using basic machine shop tools

Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset to identify potential issues and drive solutions through verification

Intellectual curiosity and first-principles thinking, with the ability to develop robust, practical solutions to complex mechanical design challenges

Willingness to engage directly in hands-on development, assembly, and testing activities

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Passion for mechanical product design, system functionality, and performance

Exposure to rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing and laser cutting

Familiarity with basic electronics and components commonly used in electromechanical systems, including motors, sensors, heaters, and PCBAs

Ability to independently identify, implement, and validate technical solutions while collaborating effectively within a team environment

Experience with experimental testing in a laboratory, workshop, or academic setting

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 - ab