Fall 2026: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Advanced Development (July to December)

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master’s program, or within one year of graduation
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days a week onsite in Needham, MA
• Has an academic focus on Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with classes in industrial design, or a related field
• Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, 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 commonly 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 communicator who can convey ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, with an emphasis on applying this in product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing potential issues
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a 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 as needed while keeping sight of broader design objectives
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

• A portfolio is required for this role and should emphasize your design and engineering process, not just final results. We want to understand how you think, prototype, test, and iterate on solutions.
• Your portfolio may be submitted as:
  • A PDF uploaded as a cover letter, or
  • A link to an online portfolio included on your resume
• Please include at least 2 projects that highlight:
  • The problem you were solving and your role
  • Early ideation and concept development
  • Prototyping and iteration, including learnings from user testing
  • Technical considerations such as mechanics, ergonomics, materials, or feasibility
• Academic, personal, and professional projects (non-NDA) are all acceptable.
• Rough sketches, in-progress work, and photos of prototypes are encouraged. Process and clarity matter more than polish.

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

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