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 passionate about engineering bold solutions that improve everyday life? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where hands-on problem-solving meets next-generation technology? Are you excited to help design and develop products that lead the way in areas like home tech, personal care, and beauty? If so, we invite you to explore the Mechanical Engineering Intern, Shark opportunity at SharkNinja.
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you'll spend the summer working 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 product lifecycle: prototyping, testing, refining, and helping deliver products that combine powerful performance, user-centric design, and unmatched reliability.
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.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
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
Attributes & Skills
Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program
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 t
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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