Product Design Engineer Co‑op: Prototyping, UX & Innovation

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution

Employee product discount

Job summary

Ninjakitchen is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op in Needham, MA for July/August 2026 to December 2026. This role involves ownership of open-ended design problems, contributing to early-stage product development for Shark and Ninja brands.

Candidates will need to demonstrate experience with CAD software, have a solid focus on user-centered design, and show strong communication skills. The position offers an hourly pay range of $30 – $36 with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a student in the relevant field is required.
• Experience with CAD software and physical prototyping tools is necessary.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Generate new product concepts focusing on user-centered design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet functional requirements.
• Build and test prototypes and extract findings from user testing.

Skills

User-centered product design

Communication

Experience with CAD software

Mechanical engineering principles

Prototyping

Education

Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program

Enrolled in a master’s program or within one year of graduation

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Rhino

3D printing tools

Job description

Ninjakitchen is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op in Needham, MA for July/August 2026 to December 2026. This role involves ownership of open-ended design problems, contributing to early-stage product development for Shark and Ninja brands.

Candidates will need to demonstrate experience with CAD software, have a solid focus on user-centered design, and show strong communication skills. The position offers an hourly pay range of $30 – $36 with various benefits.