SharkNinja
Product Design Engineering Co-op Opportunities
Needham, MA, United States · Internship · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Education
- Current student in a related bachelor's, master’s, or PhD program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
About the job
Develop and refine consumer product concepts through mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and iteration from early concept to market launch.
What you'll do
- Develop user-centered product concepts balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to turn concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions.
- Build, test, and iterate prototypes; conduct design studies and technical investigations to address product challenges.
What they ask for
- Current student in a related bachelor's, master’s, or PhD program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA.
- Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency).
- Strong communication skills and solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals.
Nice to have
- Basic understanding of electronics and small-appliance components, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs.
- Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits.
Pay
$27 — $40 USD hourly pay
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCBA
AI focus
The company promotes an AI-native culture and expects employees to experiment with and adopt new tools; no specific AI duties are described for this role.
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