Spring 2027: Electrical Engineering Co-op, Shark (January to June)

Job Name: Spring 2027: Electrical Engineering Co-op (January 2027 to June 2027) 

Location: Needham, Massachusetts, United States

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 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.   

Work Period: January 2027 to June 2027

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position. 

Compensation Range: Ranges from $30/hr - $36/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire. 

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: Electrical Engineering Co-op

Are you passionate about using your engineering skills to bring bold ideas to life? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where innovation and impact go hand in hand? Are you excited by the challenge of building the next generation of high-performance consumer products? If so, we invite you to learn more about the Electrical Engineering Co-op  role at SharkNinja. 

As a key member of our Product Innovation team, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the development and testing of next-generation SharkNinja products. From circuit-level troubleshooting to lab-based validation and verification, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to refine electrical systems, test new components, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Your work will directly contribute to turning bold ideas into trusted tools for consumers around the world. If you're technically curious, solution-oriented, and ready to make an impact from day one, we want to hear from you! 

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

• Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that will power the next generation of SharkNinja products 
• Support senior engineers in designing and testing analog and digital circuits—including low-noise analog systems, microprocessors, A/D and D/A converters, and power supply architectures 
• Assist with board bring-up, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded electronics 
• Help develop and refine microprocessor-based control and communication platforms through simulation, analysis, prototyping, and hands-on lab testing 
• Collaborate on cross-functional problem-solving to support released products and conduct failure analysis for field-reported issues 
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to design documentation, test plans, and technical reports 
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Product Testing teams to ensure electrical solutions align with product goals and user expectations 
• Gain hands-on experience with real products, real challenges, and real impact in a fast-paced innovation environment 

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s or PhD program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 DAYS per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Strong understanding of Bipolar and CMOS technologies; foundational knowledge in power electronics is preferred 
• Able to quickly develop visual and physical representations of product functions and electrical layouts 
• Combines creativity with technical expertise to generate innovative, real-world solutions 
• Experience with electrical design tools such as LTSpice; familiarity with PCB design software like Altium is a plus 
• Exposure to product-level testing including DC/AC performance, power consumption, BLDC motors, and EMC considerations is a bonus 
• Prior internship or project experience in consumer electronics or small appliances is a strong asset 
• Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, SMUs); surface mount soldering skills are a plus 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365; experience with Visual Basic programming is a plus 

Please note that, 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!