Product Design Engineering Co-op
| Company | SharkNinja |
|---|---|
| Location | Needham, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with classes in ID, or a related field.
- 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.