SharkNinja
Spring 2027: Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op, Ninja (January to June)
Needham, MA, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
About the job
Supports mechanical product development from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and validation, collaborating across engineering and product teams.
What you'll do
- Generate, evaluate, and prototype mechanical system concepts and architectures.
- Build and test prototypes and lab rigs; analyze results to guide design improvements.
- Support design reviews, failure analysis, feasibility studies, CAD modeling, and technical documentation.
What they ask for
- Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
- Available for full-time, 40-hour-per-week work onsite 5 days per week in Needham, MA.
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering and physics, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and or Creo; hands-on experience building and modifying plastic and metal prototypes using basic machine shop tools.
Nice to have
- Exposure to rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
- Familiarity with basic electromechanical components and experience with experimental testing.
Pay
$27 — $40 USD per hour; hourly pay
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, 3D printing, laser cutting
AI focus
The company describes an AI-native culture and expects employees to experiment with and adopt new tools; no specific AI work is stated for this role.
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