Fall 2026: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Ninja (September to December)

Work Period: September 2026 through December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving Ninja products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision. You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products. If you are a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys turning real-world challenges into tangible design solutions, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• 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

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: 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
• 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
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!