SharkNinja
Summer 2027: Mechanical Engineering Intern, Shark (May to August)
Needham, MA, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Education
- Current student in a related bachelor's or 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 products through concepting, prototyping, testing, analysis, and refinement across the product lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Brainstorm, sketch, prototype, and help develop new products; support CAD modeling and technical documentation.
- Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs, then analyze test data and consumer feedback to inform design decisions.
- Collaborate in design reviews and technical investigations, and support feasibility, materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing considerations.
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.
- Available for full-time, 40-hour-per-week work, onsite 5 days per week in Needham, MA.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering or physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Hands-on prototype development and experimental testing experience.
Nice to have
- Exposure to a CAD program, ideally SolidWorks or Creo, and/or 3D printing or laser cutting; experience with plastic and metal prototypes and basic machine shop tools.
- Familiarity with electronics and small-appliance components; experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.
Pay
$30/hr - $36/hr (base salary); $27 — $40 USD per hour (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
AI focus
The posting describes an AI-native culture and encourages employees to experiment with new tools, but does not specify AI work for this role.
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