Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics
About the role
Join the team turning bold ideas into products millions of people use every day. We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who loves solving hard problems fast, building things with their hands, and seeing designs go from sketch to store shelf.
What you'll do
- Drive mechanical design of components and systems end-to-end, from early concept through MP
- Rapidly prototype and test — fail fast, iterate faster
- Run DFMEA, tolerance stack-ups, materials selection, and thermal/structural/fluid analysis
- Build and execute test plans for functionality, reliability, and safety
- Partner cross-functionally to align requirements and deliver integrated solutions
- Work with overseas manufacturing partners on feasibility, cost, and repeatability at scale
- Lead design reviews and keep risks visible and on track
- Mentor junior engineers and help sharpen team practices and tools
- Support factory builds, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement through EVT/DVT/PVT and MP
What you bring
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5–7+ years designing mechanical systems for consumer products or electromechanical devices
- Deep knowledge of materials, mechanisms, plastics design, and DFM/DFA for high-volume manufacturing
- Strong fundamentals — you can simplify complexity and explore solutions quickly
- CAD proficiency (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
- A genuine love of hands-on prototyping and rapid iteration
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Clear communication — you can explain trade-offs and technical decisions to any audience
- A track record of thriving amid competing priorities and tight timelines
- A consumer-first mindset and drive for great product experiences
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Company holidays
- Parental leave
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Pre-paid legal insurance
- Back-up child and eldercare days
- Product discounts
- Referral bonus program
Culture
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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.
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