INTERNSHIP DETAILS
Summer 2026: Mechanical Engineering Intern, Shark (May to August)
CompanySharkNinja
LocationNeedham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work alongside engineers to create innovations across various product categories. You will gain hands-on experience throughout the product lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and refining products.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$28 - $37
Company Size
3791
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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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.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":280}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, 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</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p> </p></div><p><strong>Work Period:</strong> May 2026 to August 2026</p>
<p><strong>Location & Schedule:</strong> This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position<em> </em>with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA<em>.</em> <strong>There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Compensation Range:</strong> Ranges from $28/hr - $37/hr.<em> </em>Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.</p>
<p><strong>Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: </strong>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.</p>
<p><strong>This role: </strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:</strong></p>
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<li>Contribute to the concepting and development of next-gen Shark products by brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping bold ideas</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product managers to explore innovative solutions to real-world consumer challenges</li>
<li>Build, test, and iterate prototypes and lab rigs while gaining hands-on experience in validating performance, usability, and reliability</li>
<li>Analyze data from testing and consumer feedback to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality</li>
<li>Participate in technical deep-dives and design reviews to uncover root causes of challenges and propose creative, practical solutions</li>
<li>Take ownership of engineering tasks with increasing complexity, gaining exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass production considerations</li>
<li>Support design feasibility analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation alongside experienced engineers</li>
<li>Dive into the "why" behind the product, understanding the user journey and driving innovations that surprise and delight</li>
<li>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</li>
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<p><strong> ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Education:</strong> Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program</li>
<li>Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule<em> </em>with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA</li>
<li>Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.</li>
<li>Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues clearly, effectively, and concisely.</li>
<li>Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects.</li>
<li>Passionate about product design & function.</li>
<li>Exposure to CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and/or 3D printing/laser cutting.</li>
<li>Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools.</li>
<li>Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)</li>
<li>Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team.</li>
<li>“Hands-on” building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context.</li>
<li>Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable.</li>
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<p><strong>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!</strong></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Salary and Other Compensation: </strong>The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. </span></p>
<p><span data-teams="true">The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more. </span></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$17</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$44 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 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.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span> <br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120,"335559740":336}"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at <a href="mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com">accommodations@sharkninja.com</a></em></span></p>
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Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingIntellectual CuriosityCreativityCommunicationMultitaskingProduct DesignCAD3D PrintingPrototype DevelopmentElectronicsTestingHands-on ExperiencePythonArduino
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