SUMMER 2026: ROBOSHARK INTERNSHIP, ROBOTICS & MECHATRONICS (JULY 13 TO SEPTEMBER 4)

About the role

As a RoboShark Intern, you'll take on real engineering challenges that help bring SharkNinja's next generation of robotic products to life. From intelligent software-driven systems to advanced electromechanical solutions, you'll work alongside a team that is redefining what consumers expect from robotics innovation. You'll gain hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and improving robotic systems while collaborating with world-class engineers across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Test, and Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, test, and refine robotics and mechatronics solutions for next-generation consumer products
• Support the development and validation of robotic systems through hands-on experimentation, testing, and data analysis
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to evaluate tradeoffs and optimize integrated product performance
• Build and evaluate prototypes while validating system performance, reliability, and user experience
• Participate in technical deep dives and design reviews to identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and develop innovative solutions
• Support feasibility studies, CAD development, engineering analysis, and technical documentation throughout the product development lifecycle
• Apply first-principles thinking to complex engineering challenges and contribute creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Present project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering stakeholders and SharkNinja leaders

Requirements

Current bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, as well as recent graduates (within one year of graduation), with a strong foundation in robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, and product development who are eager to move fast, solve complex problems, and learn in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field, or have graduated from such a program within the past year
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Able to be 18 years or older
• Demonstrated experience with mechatronic or robotic system design and development through academic, research, competition, startup, internship, or professional projects
• Experience with cross-functional projects involving mechanical, electrical, and software components
• Experience creating and executing experimental test plans to evaluate performance and inform engineering decisions
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Creo)
• Hands-on experience building prototypes and conducting experimental testing in a laboratory, workshop, research, or product development environment
• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities
• Ability to identify, develop, implement, and validate technical solutions both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first-principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to develop robust and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and creativity
• Strong first-principles thinking
• Positive can-do attitude
• Proven ability to develop robust and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

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 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts
• More

Application Instructions

Applications will close on June 29th at 5PM ET.