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Summer 2026: Electrical Design Engineering… at SharkNinja · Needham
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeNeedham, MA$35k–$92k/yr
Skills
electrical engineeringmotor controlembedded microcontrollersc/c++ programmingprototypingecad layoutbasic physical principlesmicrosoft officecreativitycommunication
Job Description
Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that focuses on delivering innovative lifestyle solutions. They are seeking an Electrical Design Engineering Intern in Advanced Development to assist in designing and building prototypes for next-generation products, contributing to the technical and creative aspects of the Advanced Development team.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development of novel concepts and technologies for our next generation of products
- Help communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of ECAD layout, simulation and breadboard circuits to evaluate potential solutions
- Build test rigs in the lab while supporting the execution of verification and validation test plans
- Inject energy, enthusiasm and creativity into everything you touch
- Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems
- Demonstrate integrity and courage in the way you work, breaking the mold isn’t easy
- Evaluate and improve designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value
- Identify new ideas, products and/or features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and keep our product line at the forefront of our industry
Required Qualifications:
- Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
- Must be able to come into the office 5 days per week
- The ideal candidate will have completed 2+ years in an Electrical Engineering degree program
- A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
- Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout
- A thorough understanding of basic physical principles
- Creativity and technical knowledge are crucial in this position
- Experience with one or more of the following: motor control, sensors, embedded micro controllers including Arduino, battery management, small signal amplifier circuits and switching power supplies
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with general prototyping is a plus
- Some software/firmware experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of C/C++ with microcontrollers is a plus
Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Motor control, Embedded microcontrollers
Important Skills: C/C++ programming, Prototyping, ECAD layout, Basic physical principles
Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Office, Creativity, Communication
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
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