Summer 2026: Product Design Engineering Intern, Advanced Development (May to August)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.