Fall 2026: Product Design Engineering Co-op,… at SharkNinja · Needham

Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that focuses on creating innovative lifestyle solutions. The Product Design Engineering Co-op role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and refine new product concepts, ensuring a user-centered approach throughout the design process. Responsibilities: - Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility - Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions - Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges - Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions - Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence Required Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year - Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA - Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino) - Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency) - Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences - Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges - Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development - Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs - Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives - Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance - Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments Preferred Qualifications: - Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus - Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous Required Skills: CAD software, Mechanical design Important Skills: Prototyping tools, Mechanical engineering Nice-to-Have Skills: communicator, Analytical skills, User-centered design, Basic electronics, Rapid prototyping, Creative mindset Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical insurance, Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, Sick time, Company holidays, Employee product discount, Product testing opportunities, Referral bonuses, Competitive health insurance, Retirement plans, Paid time off, Employee stock purchase options, Wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts