Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Intern – Prototyping

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Product discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to spend the summer with a world-class engineering team in Needham, MA. You will work on category-disrupting home innovations, helping bring concepts from idea through testing and launch.

You'll gain hands-on experience solving technical challenges, building prototypes, and translating consumer needs into robust engineering solutions with guidance from senior engineers. This is a dynamic, startup-spirited program backed by a global brand.

Qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or has graduated within the past year.
• Must be able to work full-time, 40 hours/week, onsite in Needham, MA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on prototype development experience in plastic and metal with basic machine shop tools.
• Familiarity with electronics (sensors, motors, PCBs) and test equipment.
• Experience with Python, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concepting and development of next-gen Ninja products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to solve real-world consumer challenges.
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs to validate performance, usability, and reliability.
• Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions.
• Participate in design reviews to identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
• Own engineering tasks with increasing complexity, including materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing considerations.
• Support CAD modeling and technical documentation with experienced engineers.
• Understand user journeys and drive innovations that delight customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity and problem solving

Python

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Education

Related bachelor's/master’s/PhD program or recent graduate

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Machine shop tools

Job description

SharkNinja is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to spend the summer with a world-class engineering team in Needham, MA. You will work on category-disrupting home innovations, helping bring concepts from idea through testing and launch.

You'll gain hands-on experience solving technical challenges, building prototypes, and translating consumer needs into robust engineering solutions with guidance from senior engineers. This is a dynamic, startup-spirited program backed by a global brand.