Spring 2027

About the Role

Product Design Engineering Co-op, Ninja

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by the brands Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market.

Work Period

January through June

Location & Schedule

• Full-time, 40-hour-per-week position
• Minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• No relocation or housing assistance provided

Compensation Range

• $30/hr - $36/hr (based on standardized scale aligned with educational level)
• Note: The provided text also mentions an "Hourly Pay Range $27—$40 USD". This is a discrepancy, and only the explicitly stated range for the specific role is used here.

SharkNinja Early Edge Experience

Built for early career talent, geared toward impact, and driven by speed. This program provides valuable industry exposure in a fast-paced professional environment, with meaningful projects, professional development opportunities, community events, and connections.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 present key findings from user testing.
• Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, driven to rethink and innovate.

Attributes & Skills

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s program, or has graduated from such a program within the past year.
• Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Strong communicator, able to convey ideas and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, with an emphasis on applying these 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.
• Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino).
• Experience with basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency).
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes in various materials (e.g., plastic, metal).
• 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.