SharkNinja
Spring 2027: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Shark (January to June)
Needham, MA, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 8, 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
Supports the design and development of Shark consumer products through hands-on prototyping, testing, analysis, CAD modeling, and iteration across the product lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Brainstorm, sketch, prototype, test, and refine product concepts and lab rigs; validate performance, usability, and reliability.
- Analyze test data and consumer feedback, participate in design reviews, and help identify root causes and practical solutions.
- Support CAD modeling, feasibility analysis, technical documentation, and engineering tasks involving materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing.
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, onsite five days per week in Needham, MA.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Hands-on prototype development and experimental testing experience.
Nice to have
- Exposure to CAD (ideally SolidWorks or Creo), 3D printing, or laser cutting; experience with plastic and metal prototypes and basic machine shop tools.
- Familiarity with electronics and small-appliance components; Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi are desirable.
Pay
$30/hr - $36/hr (hourly salary); $30 — $36 USD (hourly pay)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
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