Product Design Engineering Co-op, Advanced Development

About Us

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5‑star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed Shark Ninja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

February 2026 to July 2026

Full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Ranges from $28/hr – $37/hr compensation is aligned with educational level at the time of hire.

Built for early career talent and driven by speed. As part of an early talent program, you will dive into meaningful projects, build professional skills, and benefit from development opportunities, community events, and networking. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to Shark Ninja leaders.

Shark Ninja is seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering students to join our advanced development teams as Product Design Engineer Interns. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of industrial design and mechanical engineering, working on the leading edge of product ideation to help shape the next generation of user‑centered, innovative products for our Shark and Ninja brands.

• Generate new product concepts with a user‑centered approach, focusing on ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to define solutions that meet functional requirements while enhancing the user experience.
• Lead and participate in design studies to solve technical and user‑experience challenges.
• Build and test quick turnaround, low‑fidelity prototypes and use user testing to inform design decisions.
• Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, driven to rethink and innovate.

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor’s program or currently enrolled in a master’s program.
• Must be able to work full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week, onsite in Needham, MA.
• Academic focus on Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Enthusiastic about user‑centered product design, form, and function.
• Experience with CAD software (Solid Works, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools including 3D printing.
• Hands‑on experience building physical prototypes in various materials (e.g., plastic, metal) and familiarity with machine shop equipment.
• Basic understanding of electronics and components used in small appliances (motors, sensors, PCBAs) is desirable.
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for conveying ideas to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, with emphasis on ergonomics and human‑centered engineering.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and creative in identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, hands‑on attitude, and commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical and user‑focused design principles.
• Skilled at juggling multiple projects, with flexibility to pivot while maintaining design objectives.

The hourly salary range for this position is $17 – $44 USD, with the actual starting pay influenced by geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Benefits (subject to eligibility) include medical insurance, health savings account with company contribution, sick time,…