Work Period: January 2026 through June 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.
This role:
SharkNinja is seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering enthusiasts to join our advanced development teams as Product Design Engineer Interns. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of industrial design and mechanical engineering, working on the leading edge of product ideation to help shape the next generation of user-centered, innovative products for our Shark and Ninja brands.
This internship emphasizes a balance between design thinking and technical problem-solving, making it ideal for those passionate about translating open-ended, real-world challenges into meaningful solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience ideating at the conceptual level, building quick user-focused prototypes, and iterating on designs informed by user testing and technical feedback.
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: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program or currently enrolled in a master’s program
- 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 (SolidWorks, 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 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
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!
