Fall 2026: Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable & Biomedical Devices (September to December)

About the role

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, Wearable and Biomedical Devices at SharkNinja, you will work alongside a world-class group of engineers working on wearable, biosensing, and medical device technologies within our Shark skincare space. This role offers hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, data analysis, and refinement of devices that integrate sensors, embedded hardware, and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Support research, ideation, and exploration of wearable and biomedical product opportunities within the Shark skincare space (like Shark CryoGlow)
• Apply knowledge of biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems to real-world engineering challenges
• Support the collection, interpretation, and analysis of physiological and system-level data to inform design and performance decisions
• Work with sensor-enabled systems and data acquisition platforms to help evaluate functionality and user experience
• Use MATLAB and/or Python to analyze data, visualize trends, and support the development of analytical tools and models
• Participate in design discussions and technical reviews, considering principles of safety, usability, and reliability throughout development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product partners to align technical insights with user needs
• Develop an understanding of the user journey and the role of data-driven design in creating intuitive, trustworthy health-focused products

Requirements

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., ECG, 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. Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi is desirable. Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors is preferred.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems
• Familiarity with physiological signals (e.g., ECG, PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, impedance)
• 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
• Experience with Developer kits such as Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
• Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

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.