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)

Employee product discount

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ninjakitchen is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op for a full-time position based in Needham, MA from July/August 2026 to December 2026. You will engage in meaningful projects that blend industrial design and mechanical engineering, taking an active role in product development for Shark and Ninja brands.

The ideal candidate is a current student in their third year or beyond, has strong skills in CAD software, and is enthusiastic about user-centered product design and innovation. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $30 to $36 with benefits including medical insurance and product discounts.

Qualifications

• Full-time, currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program.
• Experience in product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new product concepts focusing on ergonomics and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience.
• Build and test prototypes, deriving insights from user testing.

Skills

User-centered design

CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino)

Prototyping tools (3D printing)

Mechanical engineering principles

Strong communication

Education

Current student in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Ninjakitchen is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op for a full-time position based in Needham, MA from July/August 2026 to December 2026. You will engage in meaningful projects that blend industrial design and mechanical engineering, taking an active role in product development for Shark and Ninja brands.

The ideal candidate is a current student in their third year or beyond, has strong skills in CAD software, and is enthusiastic about user-centered product design and innovation. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $30 to $36 with benefits including medical insurance and product discounts.