Mechanical Engineering Co-op Opportunities

United States·Needhammid

OtherMechanical Engineering

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medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

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OtherMechanical Engineering

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

What We Offer

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✓Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen 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

Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or PhD program or has graduated from such a program 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.
Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.

Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Hourly Pay Range

$27—$40 USD

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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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com