Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Product Design Engineering Co-Op
Work Period: Mid May Through Mid August
Location: Onsite 5 Days a Week Needham, MA. This position has no relocation or housing assistance.
Summary of Position:
SharkNinja is seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering Co-Ops to sit at the intersection of these roles as a Product Design Engineer with our advanced development teams. Candidates will work at the leading edge of product ideation, helping develop the next generation of user-centered, innovative products for our Shark and Ninja brands. This role emphasizes a balance between industrial design thinking and mechanical engineering skills, appealing to those passionate about translating open-ended, real-world challenges into meaningful solutions. Candidates should be equally comfortable ideating at the conceptual level, crafting quick user-focused prototypes, and iterating on designs with user testing and technical feedback.
Essential Functions
- 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 be able to build key findings on user testing with them.
- Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, driven to rethink and innovate.
Attributes and Skills
- 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.
Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with classes in ID, 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 (3D printing, shop competency).
- 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.
This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in industrial design principles and mechanical engineering, eager to innovate and solve open-ended challenges with a user-centered mindset.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET- Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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