Spring 2027: Noise & Vibrations Engineering Co-op (January to June)

About Us  

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Location & 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.  

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.  

This role: SharkNinja is looking for a highly motivated Noise and Vibrations Co-Op to join the team to enable us to create a new generation of innovative products across our Shark & Ninja ranges. This team member will participate in supporting product teams in evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in new and innovative products, as well as designing and offering solutions for creating 5-star, quality sounding products. We’re seeking a strong noise and vibrations engineer co-op with a passion for sound quality and an eagerness to make meaningful impacts in people’s lives.  

Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do:  

• Assist in acoustic and vibration testing of a wide variety of consumer products  

• Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources  

• Work within our multi-disciplinary product development teams to create meaningful sound power and sound quality improvements  

• Integrate with other engineering and product development teams to help review designs and offer insights into noise performance  

• Design, implement, build prototypes, and test solutions to various noise and vibration issues  

• Work within the R&D team to lead the research of novel noise reduction and control techniques  

• Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems  

• Demonstrate integrity and courage in the way you work, breaking the mold isn’t easy  

Key Attributes & Skills:  

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s program  

• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA  

• Undertaking a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering, or similar  

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, basic physical acoustics, psychoacoustic, and noise control principles  

• Understanding of vibrating systems and how modifications of different parameters affect the resulting response  

• A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality  

• 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 clearly, effectively, and concisely.  

• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects  

• Is passionate about acoustics and improving consumer noise experience with our products  

• Has exposure to a CAD program (ideally SolidWorks or Creo) and 3D printing/laser cutting  

• Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools.  

• Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment (microphones, accelerometers), and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.) 

• Can identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team  

• "Hands-on” -building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context  

• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:  

• Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing  

• Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning  

• Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials  

• Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships  

• Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management  

Due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

Salary and Other Compensation: 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. 

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. 

Hourly Pay Range

$27—$40 USD

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.   Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

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. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.   

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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