Fall 2026 Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable & Biomedical Devices (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 Engineering Co-op Wearable and Biomedical Devices at SharkNinja you will work alongside a world-class group of engineers developing next-generation wearable biosensing and medical device technologies within our Shark space. This role offers hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle including prototyping testing data analysis and refinement of devices that integrate sensors embedded hardware and user-centered design. You will contribute to the development of systems that measure and interpret physiological signals such as ECG PPG EMG temperature motion and impedance applying core concepts in biomechanics signal processing and control role provides hands-on exposure across the full product lifecycle from early concept development and prototyping through testing refinement and validation. You will support the design and evaluation of sensor-enabled systems contribute to data-driven engineering decisions and collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions that balance performance usability and reliability. If you are motivated by applying engineering fundamentals to real-world health and wellness challenges and want to help shape the future of how people interact with technology on and around the body this could be your next role.

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

• Contribute to early concept development by supporting research ideation and exploration of new wearable and biomedical product opportunities
• Apply knowledge of biomechanics signal processing or control systems to real-world engineering challenges
• Support the collection interpretation and analysis of physiological and system-level data to inform design and performance decisions
• Work with sensor-enabled systems and data acquisition platforms to help evaluate functionality and user experience
• Use MATLAB and or Python to analyze data visualize trends and support the development of analytical tools and models
• Participate in design discussions and technical reviews considering principles of safety usability and reliability throughout development
• Gain exposure to materials and components intended for skin-contact and body-worn applications with an emphasis on user comfort and performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers designers and product partners to align technical insights with user needs
• Develop an understanding of the user journey and the role of data-driven design in creating intuitive trustworthy health-focused products

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in a related bachelors masters or doctorate program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Coursework or project experience in biomechanics signal processing or control systems
• Must be able to work a full-time 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 daysper week onsite in Needham MA
• Familiarity with physiological signals (e.g. ECG PPG EMG temperature motion impedance) and basic signal processing concepts
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis visualization and algorithm development
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics fluid mechanics and mechanical design
• Understanding of medical device design principles including safety usability and reliability
• 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 effectively and concisely
• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects
• Passionate about product design & function
• Can identify solve implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
• Hands-on experimental testing of some sort either in the workshop or in a science context
• Experience with Developer kits such as Python Arduino Raspberry Pi is desirable
• Experience with biocompatible materials electrodes or skin-contact sensors is preferred
• 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!