Mechanical Engineering Co-op Opportunities

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with company contribution

Sick time

Company holidays

Employee product discount

Product testing opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA invites students and recent graduates to join its Mechanical Engineering Co-op. You’ll work alongside a world-class team to bring category-disrupting home innovations from concept through testing and launch, gaining hands-on experience across design, prototyping, and validation.

From day one you’ll engage in CAD modeling, lab testing, and collaboration with engineers, designers, and product managers to solve real consumer challenges with robust, elegant solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's, master's or PhD program or recent graduate within the past year.
• Available for full-time, 40 hours per week on-site in Needham, MA.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering, thermodynamics and design.
• Demonstrated hands-on prototype development experience and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concepting and development of next-gen products through sketches and prototyping.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore solutions.
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs validating performance and usability.
• Analyze data from testing and feedback to inform design decisions.
• Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity.
• Support CAD modeling and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers.
• Understand user journeys and drive innovative considerations from concept to reality.
• Engage in rapid iteration and learning within a startup-like environment.

Skills

CAD modeling

Prototype development

Electronics familiarity

Technical communication

Team collaboration

3D printing/laser cutting

Education

Related bachelor/master/PhD student or recent graduate

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

3D printing

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

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

Are you energized by turning bold ideas into real-world innovations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity, prototyping, and engineering excellence collide? Are you excited to be part of a team that builds the next generation of Ninja products for the home, from concept through testing and launch? If so, we invite you to explore the Mechanical Engineering Co-op opportunity at SharkNinja.

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you’ll work side-by-side with a world-class team of engineers to bring category-disrupting home innovations to life. You’ll gain hands‑on experience solving complex technical challenges, iterating on prototypes, and translating real consumer needs into breakthrough engineering solutions. From your first day, you’ll be immersed in the full product lifecycle, helping us stay first to market with high-performance, beautifully designed products that enhance daily living across the home.

If you’re passionate about bold innovation, hands‑on problem solving, and want to shape the future of how people live and thrive at home, we want to hear from you.

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

• Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore innovative solutions to real-world consumer challenges
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs while gaining hands‑on experience in validating performance, usability, and reliability
• Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality
• Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews to uncover root causes of challenges and propose creative, practical solutions
• Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations
• Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers
• Dive into the "why" behind the product, understanding the user journey and driving innovations that surprise and delight
• Learn from failure, move fast, and iterate with purpose as you help bring never‑been‑done ideas to life at the speed of a startup backed by the muscle of a global brand

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedulewith 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands‑on development and testing workstreams.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely.
• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer‑term projects.
• passionate about product design & function.
• Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 3D printing/laser cutting.
• Experience with hands‑on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools.
• Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)
• Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team.
• "Hands‑on" building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context.
• Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.

Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.

Hourly Pay Range

$27 — $40 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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