Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Ninja;

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja 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.

February 2026 to July 2026

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.

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.

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 Shark Ninja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

Are you energized by turning bold ideas into real-world innovations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity, prototyping, and engineering excellence collide? Are you excited to be part of a team that builds the next generation of Ninja products for the home, from concept through testing and launch? If so, we invite you to explore the Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Ninja opportunity at Shark Ninja.

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Ninja, you’ll work side‑by‑side with a world‑class team of engineers to bring category-disrupting home innovations to life. You’ll gain hands‑on experience solving complex technical challenges, iterating on prototypes, and translating real consumer needs into breakthrough engineering solutions. From your first day, you’ll be immersed in the full product lifecycle, helping us stay first to market with high-performance, beautifully designed Ninja products that enhance daily living across the home.

If you’re passionate about bold innovation, hands‑on problem solving, and want to shape the future of how people live and thrive at home, we want to hear from you.

• Contribute to the concepting and development of next‑gen Ninja 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 documentation alongside experienced engineers
• Dive into thewhy” 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