Product Design Engineering Co-op: Onsite CAD & Prototyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Sick time

Company holidays

Employee product discount

Product testing opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op to join a passionate team driving concepts from early design through market launch. You’ll sketch, model in CAD, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to turn insights into manufacturable products.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and a user-centered mindset, with opportunities to grow within an

Qualifications

• 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 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; Progress over Perfection; Details Make the Difference; Winning is a Team Sport; Communicate for Impact

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Current student in related bachelor's or master's or PhD program

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Rhino

3D printing

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op to join a passionate team driving concepts from early design through market launch. You’ll sketch, model in CAD, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to turn insights into manufacturable products.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and a user-centered mindset, with opportunities to grow within an