Spring 2027: Electrical Design Engineering Co-op, Advanced Development (January to June)

sharkninjaoperatingllc; Needham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SharkNinja is seeking a highly curious Electrical Engineering student or recent grad to join our Advanced Development team in Needham, MA for a 6-month period. You will design and test early-stage prototypes for the next generation of Shark and Ninja products, working closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to bring concepts to life.

You'll build circuits, test fixtures, and participate in verification and validation activities, with opportunities to influence manufacturability,

Qualifikationen

• Electrical engineering student or recent grad with focus in EE.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Exposure to motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers, battery management, signal amplification, and switching power supplies.
• C/C++ for microcontroller applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools and quick-turn physical models is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas and translate concepts into tangible outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of early-stage prototypes for next-gen Shark/Ninja products.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to turn concepts into functional hardware.
• Build test fixtures and run verification/validation tests to assess feasibility and performance.
• Support design-for-manufacturability, cost optimization, and user experience improvements.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions to influence product direction.

Kenntnisse

Motor control

Sensor integration

Embedded microcontrollers

Battery management

Signal amplification

Switching power supplies

C/C++

Prototyping tools

MS Office

Technical communication

Visualization of concepts

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

Simulation software

Breadboard circuits

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Work Period

January 2027 to June 2027

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

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

As a key member of our Advanced Development team, you'll play a hands-on role in designing and testing early-stage prototypes for the next generation of Shark and Ninja products. You'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to bring forward-thinking concepts into functional reality. From building circuits to experimenting with form factors, your contributions will directly shape what's next in performance-driven innovation. If you're technically curious, solution-oriented, and ready to create products that truly make a positive impact in people's everyday lives, we want to hear from you!

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

• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and technologies that define the next generation of Shark and Ninja products
• Support the design and evaluation of early-stage prototypes using ECAD tools, simulation software, and breadboard circuits
• Assist in building test fixtures and executing verification and validation test plans to ensure technical feasibility and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, cost optimization, and user experience
• Apply creativity and engineering rigor to solve real-world problems and elevate product quality
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions that influence product direction and development
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce production costs, and maintain our competitive edge
• Take part in fast-paced development cycles where your input and technical contributions are valued from day one
• Gain exposure to SharkNinja's innovation process-from idea generation and prototyping to technical validation and iteration

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program, or has graduated within the past year. Academic focus must be Electrical Engineering
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, sensor integration, embedded microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino), battery management, signal amplification, and switching power supplies
• Working knowledge of C/C++ for microcontroller applications is a plus
• Familiarity with general prototyping tools and processes; experience building quick-turn physical models is a bonus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable supporting software/firmware testing and development-experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of core physical and electrical engineering principles
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and translate abstract concepts into tangible outcomes
• Skilled at quickly developing visual and physical representations of new product concepts to communicate function and layout
• Naturally curious, creatively driven, and excited