Spring 2027: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable and Biomedical Devices (January to June)

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program, or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Coursework or project experience in biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Familiarity with physiological signals (e.g., PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, impedance) and basic signal processing concepts
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
• Understanding of medical device design principles, including safety, usability, and reliability
• 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 to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues , effectively, and concisely
• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects
• Passionate about product design & function
• Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
• "Hands-on" experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context
• Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable
• Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors is preferred
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
• Rarely Satisfied - Adopt a "no delays" mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
• Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
• Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
• Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
• Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

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!

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

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