Fall 2026 Noise & Vibrations Engineering Co-op (July to December)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Work Period:July 2026 to December 2026

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 youre 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. Youll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way youll 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 whats next fast.

This role: SharkNinja is looking for a highly motivated Noise and Vibrations Co-Op to join the team to enable us to create a new generation of innovative products across our Shark & Ninja ranges. This team member will participate in supporting product teams in evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in new and innovative products as well as designing and offering solutions for creating 5-star quality sounding products. Were seeking a strong noise and vibrations engineer co-op with a passion for sound quality and an eagerness to make meaningful impacts in peoples lives.

Here are some of the exciting thingsyoull get to do:

• Assist in acoustic and vibrational testing of a wide variety of consumer products
• Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources
• Work within our multi-disciplinary product development teams to create meaningful sound power and sound quality improvements
• Integrate with other engineering and product development teams to help review designs and offer insights into noise performance
• Design implement build prototypes and test solutions to various noise and vibration issues
• Work within the R&D team to lead the research of novel noise reduction and control techniques
• Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems
• Demonstrate integrity and courage in the way you work breaking the mold isnt easy

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelors program or currently enrolled in a masters program
• Must be able to work a full-time 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham MA
• Undertaking a degree in Mechanical Engineering Acoustics Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering basic physical acoustics psychoacoustic and noise control principles
• Understanding of vibrating systems and how modifications of different parameters affect the resulting response
• A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
• 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
• Is passionate about acoustics and improving consumer noise experience with our products
• Has exposure to a CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and 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 (microphones accelerometers) 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
• Embodies SharkNinjas success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied Adopt a no delays mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!