SharkNinja · 4 hours ago
Fall 2026: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable & Biomedical Devices (July to December)
Needham, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $44/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company specializing in lifestyle solutions. The Mechanical Engineering Co-op role involves developing next-generation wearable and biomedical device technologies, providing hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle from prototyping to testing.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Contribute to early concept development by supporting research, ideation, and exploration of new wearable and biomedical product opportunities
Apply knowledge of biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems to real-world engineering challenges
Support the collection, interpretation, and analysis of physiological and system-level data to inform design and performance decisions
Work with sensor-enabled systems and data acquisition platforms to help evaluate functionality and user experience
Use MATLAB and or Python to analyze data, visualize trends, and support the development of analytical tools and models
Participate in design discussions and technical reviews, considering principles of safety, usability, and reliability throughout development
Gain exposure to materials and components intended for skin-contact and body-worn applications, with an emphasis on user comfort and performance
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product partners to align technical insights with user needs
Develop an understanding of the user journey and the role of data-driven design in creating intuitive, trustworthy health-focused products
Qualification
Required
Current student in a related bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program, or has graduated from such a program within the past year
Coursework or project experience in biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Familiarity with physiological signals (e.g., ECG, PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, impedance) and basic signal processing concepts
Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
Understanding of medical device design principles, including safety, usability, and reliability
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 effectively and concisely
Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects
Passionate about product design & function
Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
Hands-on 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
Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors is preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
Sick time
Company holidays
Employee product discount
Product testing opportunities
Referral bonuses
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
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
SharkNinja has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
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
2026-02-04
Company data provided by crunchbase