Mechanical Engineering Co-op, SharkNinja
Spring, January to June 2025
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Open for applications
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- SharkNinja is looking for highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Co-Ops to join the our team to enable us to create a new generation of innovative products across our Shark & Ninja ranges
- We seek creative problem solvers who possess an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market
- A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
- 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
- Undertaking a degree in Product Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Is passionate about product design & function
- Has had some exposure to a 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
- Some experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable
What the job involves
- Help originate novel concepts and technologies for our next generation of products
- Work with wider team to define elegant but robust solutions to satisfy the products functional requirements
- Collaborates on design studies (with wider team) to solve technical or consumer issues found in the development of a product
- Build test rigs in the lab while supporting the execution of verification and validation test plans
- 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 isn’t easy
Application process
- Please note this is for a Spring Co-op (or post-grad internship) from January to June 2025
Our take
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
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.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company values
- Never be afraid to dream big
- Relentlessly innovate
- Obsess about customer satisfaction
- Build people up
- Seize opportunities - individually and collectively
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
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Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Your role in Diversifying SharkNinja:
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
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