Fall Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Shark

Overview

About Shark Ninja Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a track record of disruptive innovation and rapid growth. 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.

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a 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.

Join the Shark Ninja Early Edge

Experience:

Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you’re in a co-op or internship, our early talent program provides exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll work on meaningful projects, with opportunities for professional development, community events, and connections that enhance your experience. You will have the chance to showcase your contributions to Shark Ninja leaders.

• As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you’ll work with a world-class team to create breakthrough innovations across categories like floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty (from high-powered vacuums and steam mops to next-generation hair dryers and stylers).
• Gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle: prototyping, testing, refining, and delivering products that balance performance, user-centric design, and reliability.
• Contribute to concepting and development through 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; validate 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 identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
• Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity; gain exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations.
• Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers.
• Understand the user journey and drive innovations that surprise and delight.
• Learn from failure, move fast, and iterate with purpose to bring new ideas to life at startup speed with global brand support.

• Education:
  
  Current student in a related associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or has graduated within the past year.
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule onsite in Needham, MA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
• Experience with a CAD program (Solid Works and/or Creo).
• Hands-on prototype development experience in plastic and metal, including using basic machine shop tools.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential problems.
• Intellectual curiosity, creativity, first-principles thinking, and the ability to deliver robust, elegant design solutions.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on development and testing tasks.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical colleagues across roles.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities while keeping long-term goals in view.
• Passion for product design and function; exposure to 3D printing/laser cutting.
• Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs).
• Ability to identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions independently and in teams.
• Hands-on prototyping and experimental testing experience in a workshop or science context.
• Experience with developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.
• Principled…