Fall 2026 Mechanical Systems 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: As a Mechanical Systems Engineering Co-op you will gain hands-on experience across the full mechanical product lifecycle including system architecture component design prototyping testing and validation. You will work on complex mechanical systems that integrate structures mechanisms materials and thermal considerations to deliver robust high-performance products.

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Contribute to the concept development of SharkNinja products by generating evaluating and prototyping mechanical system concepts and architectures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical electrical and manufacturing engineers as well as industrial designers and product managers to develop integrated system solutions
• Build test and iterate mechanical prototypes subsystems and lab rigs to evaluate performance durability and reliability
• Analyze test data to identify trends uncover root causes and inform design improvements at the system and component level
• Participate in technical design reviews and failure analysis discussions contributing structured problem-solving and data-backed recommendations
• Take ownership of defined mechanical engineering tasks with increasing complexity gaining exposure to mechanisms materials tolerances and manufacturing processes
• Support design feasibility studies CAD modeling system layouts and technical documentation in partnership with experienced mechanical engineers
• Develop a systems-level understanding of how components interact within the full product balancing performance reliability cost and manufacturability
• Apply iterative engineering principles learning from test results and design failures to refine mechanical systems efficiently and effectively

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in a related bachelors or masters 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 per week onsite in Needham MA
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals including thermodynamics fluid mechanics and mechanical design
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks and or Creo for component and system-level design
• Hands-on experience building and modifying prototypes in plastic and metal using basic machine shop tools
• Demonstrated analytical skills attention to detail and ownership mindset to identify potential issues and drive solutions through verification
• Intellectual curiosity and first-principles thinking with the ability to develop robust practical solutions to complex mechanical design challenges
• Willingness to engage directly in hands-on development assembly and testing activities
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for mechanical product design system functionality and performance
• Exposure to rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing and laser cutting
• Familiarity with basic electronics and components commonly used in electromechanical systems including motors sensors heaters and PCBAs
• Ability to independently identify implement and validate technical solutions while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Experience with experimental testing in a laboratory workshop or academic setting
• 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

Please note that 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!