Spring 2027: Noise & Vibrations Engineering Co-op (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: SharkNinja is looking for a highly motivated Noise and Vibrations Co-Op to join the team to enable us to create a new generation of innovative products across our Shark & Ninja ranges. This team member will participate in supporting product teams in evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in new and innovative products, as well as designing and offering solutions for creating 5-star, quality sounding products. We’re seeking a strong noise and vibrations engineer co-op with a passion for sound quality and an eagerness to make meaningful impacts in people’s lives.

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

Assist in acoustic and vibration testing of a wide variety of consumer products

Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources

Work within our multi-disciplinary product development teams to create meaningful sound power and sound quality improvements

Integrate with other engineering and product development teams to help review designs and offer insights into noise performance

Design, implement, build prototypes, and test solutions to various noise and vibration issues

Work within the R&D team to lead the research of novel noise reduction and control techniques

Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems

Demonstrate integrity and courage in the way you work, breaking the mold isn’t easy

Key Attributes & Skills

Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s program

Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA

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 capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality

Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution

Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex design challenges

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.

Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects

Is passionate about acoustics and improving consumer noise experience with our products

Has exposure to a CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and 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 (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)

Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team

"Hands-on” -building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context

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 co