Summer Product Design Engineering Intern, Advanced Development

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

May 2026 to August 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.

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.

Shark Ninja is seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering enthusiasts to sit at the intersection of these roles as a Product Design Engineer with our advanced development teams. Candidates will work at the leading edge of product ideation, helping develop the next generation of user‑centered, innovative products for our Shark and Ninja brands. This role emphasizes a balance between industrial design thinking and mechanical engineering skills, appealing to those passionate about translating open‑ended, real‑world challenges into meaningful solutions.

Candidates should be equally comfortable ideating at the conceptual level, crafting quick user‑focused prototypes, and iterating on designs with user testing and technical feedback.

• 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.

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, currently enrolled in a master’s program, or has graduated from either within the past year.
• Must be able to work a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week schedule with 5 days a week onsite in Needham, MA.
• Has an academic focus on Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with classes in industrial design, or a related field.
• Enthusiastic about user‑centered product design, form, and function.
• Experience with CAD software (Solid Works, Creo, or Rhino) and basic prototyping tools including 3D printing.
• 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.
• Strong communicator who can convey ideas, concepts, and solutions effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong intuition for mechanical engineering and…