SharkNinja · 7 hours ago
Spring 2026: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Shark (February to July)
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$28/hr - $37/hrSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-op. In this role, you will work alongside a team of engineers to create innovative products, gaining hands-on experience throughout the product lifecycle from prototyping to testing.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Shark products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore innovative solutions to real-world consumer challenges
Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs while gaining hands-on experience in validating performance, usability, and reliability
Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality
Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews to uncover root causes of challenges and propose creative, practical solutions
Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations
Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers
Dive into the 'why' behind the product, understanding the user journey and driving innovations that surprise and delight
Learn from failure, move fast, and iterate with purpose as you help bring never-been-done ideas to life at the speed of a startup backed by the muscle of a global brand
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution
Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex design challenges
Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely
Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects
Passionate about product design & function
Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 3D printing/laser cutting
Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools
Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)
Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
“Hands-on” building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context
Preferred
Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
AD&D
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company holidays
Parental leave
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Back-up child and eldercare days
Product discounts
Referral bonus program
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
2022 (22)
2021 (29)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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