Fall 2026: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Shark (July/August to December)

About the role

As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Shark team, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving Shark products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision.

You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions
• Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges
• Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions
• Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated within the past year
• Full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
• Strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
• Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives
• Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments
• Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus
• Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous

Qualifications

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated within the past year
• Work Period: July/August 2026 to December 2026
• Location & Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. No relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Skills

• Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
• Strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
• Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments
• Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus
• Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses

Pay

The hourly salary range for this position is $27—$36 USD.