Mechanical Engineering Co-op, SharkNinja
Shark, January through June
$28 - $37 USD per hour + Employee stock purchase options
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$28 - $37 USD per hour + Employee stock purchase options
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- If you're passionate about smart engineering, helping consumers feel confident in their homes and themselves, and want to shape the future of how people clean and care, we want to hear from you
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated 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 understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
- 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
- Passionate about product design & function
- Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 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, 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
- Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable
What the job involves
- 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
- As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Shark, you’ll work alongside a world-class team of engineers to create breakthrough innovations across categories like floorcare, air purification, garment care, and beauty, from high-powered vacuums and steam mops to next-generation hair dryers and stylers
- You’ll gain hands-on experience throughout the full product lifecycle: prototyping, testing, refining, and delivering products that combine powerful performance, user-centric design, and unmatched reliability
- Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Shark products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore innovative solutions to real-world consumer challenges
- Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs while gaining hands-on experience in validating performance, usability, and reliability
- Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality
- Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews to uncover root causes of challenges and propose creative, practical solutions
- Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations
- Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers
- Dive into the "why" behind the product, understanding the user journey and driving innovations that surprise and delight
- Learn from failure, move fast, and iterate with purpose as you help bring never-been-done ideas to life at the speed of a startup backed by the muscle of a global brand
Application process
- 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!
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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