SPRING 2027

About the Role

Product Design Engineering Co-op, Ninja

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

• Hourly: $27—$40 USD
• Specific compensation aligned with educational level at hire.

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 focuses on disruptive innovation and entering multiple product categories. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, with over 4,100 associates, its products are sold globally through key retailers and distributors.

AI at SharkNinja

SharkNinja is building an AI-native culture, encouraging bold experimentation, adoption of new tools, and continuous innovation.

The Early Edge Experience

This program is designed for early career talent, focusing on impact and speed. It provides valuable industry exposure and a fast-paced professional environment, with meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and opportunities to showcase contributions to leaders.

This Role: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Ninja

This role is for individuals excited by home innovation, thriving at the intersection of creativity and engineering, and ready to bring bold ideas to life through hands-on prototyping, user-first thinking, and technical problem-solving. You will join a passionate group of hybrid thinkers working on early-stage product innovation, sitting between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering. The role involves sketching, building, testing, and iterating with a consumer-centric focus, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting product solutions.

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 document 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 graduated within the past year.
• Strong communicator, able to convey ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, applied in product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on attitude, and commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions balancing technical and user-focused design principles.
• Skilled at juggling multiple projects and pivoting as needed while maintaining sight of broader design objectives.
• Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino).
• Experience with basic prototyping tools like 3D printing and 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plans
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• High impact Learning Programs