Job Specifications
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Work Period: May 2026 to August 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.
Compensation Range: Ranges from $28/hr - $37/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. 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.
This role: Are you excited by the idea of building the future of home innovation? Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity and engineering? Are you ready to bring bold ideas to life through hands-on prototyping, user-first thinking, and technical problem-solving? If so, you could be a great fit for the Product Design Engineering Intern, Ninja role at SharkNinja.
As a Product Design Engineering Intern on the Ninja team, you'll join a passionate group of hybrid thinkers working at the earliest stages of product innovation. Sitting between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, this role is perfect for those who love to sketch, build, test, and iterate with the consumer always top of mind. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to imagine what's next for Ninja, transforming insights into elegant, viable, and exciting product solutions. If you're a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys translating real-world challenges into tangible design opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
Generate new product concepts with a user-centered approach, focusing on ergonomics, aesthetics, and functional innovation.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define solutions that meet functional requirements while enhancing the user experience.
Lead and participate in design studies to solve technical and user-experience challenges.
Build and test quick turnaround, low fidelity prototypes, and be able to build key findings on user testing with them.
Approach everyday design challenges with curiosity and resilience, driven to rethink and innovate
Attributes & Skills
Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's program
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
Strong communicator who can convey ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and physics principles, with an emphasis on applying this in product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to identifying and addressing potential issues
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on attitude, and commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical and user-focused design principles
Skilled at juggling multiple projects, with flexibility to pivot as needed while keeping sight of broader design objectives
Enthusiastic about user-centered product design, form, and function
Hands-on experience building physical prototypes in various materials (e.g., plastic, metal) and familiarity with machine shop equipment
Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances (motors, sensors, PCBAs) is desirable
Experience with rapid prototyping tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other developer kits is a plus.
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About the Company
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that creates 5-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. Known for its two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, SharkNinja has a proven track record of establishing leadership positions by disrupting numerous household product categories, including Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation and Other, which includes Home Environment and Beauty.
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