SharkNinja
Spring 2027: Product Design 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
Develop early-stage Ninja product concepts and turn consumer insights into viable designs through collaboration, design studies, prototyping, and testing.
What you'll do
- Generate user-centered product concepts focused on ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead or participate in design studies to address technical and user-experience challenges.
- Build and test low-fidelity prototypes and use findings from user testing to inform designs.
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.
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, at least 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools, including 3D printing and shop competency.
- Hands-on experience building physical prototypes and familiarity with machine shop equipment.
Nice to have
- Basic understanding of electronics used in small appliances, such as motors, sensors, and PCBAs.
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits.
Pay
$30/hr - $36/hr (USD, hourly salary); $27 — $40 USD (USD, hourly pay)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
AI focus
The company promotes experimentation with AI tools and an AI-native culture; no specific AI duties are stated for this role.
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