Spring – Mechatronics Co-op: January to June 2024

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

1,001-5,000 employees

Vacuum & kitchen appliances

Company Overview

At SharkNinja, their purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. They work very hard to provide their consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier.

Consumer Goods

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1994

Headquarters

Needham, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 10%

1 year growth

↑ 17%

2 year growth

↑ 35%

Locations

Needham, MA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

Communications

CategoriesNew

Product

Requirements

Currently attending an accredited college or university
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional analytical skills
Ability to establish trust and credibility
Enjoyment in research and development (R&D)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Hands-on skills with mechanical tools, shop equipment, and trucks
Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and simple electronic systems

Responsibilities

Advanced product concept R&D and new product development
Systems development and test simulation design (electronic/mechanical systems, prototyping/input, signals/design control, architecture/signal output conditioning/GUI, and display systems)
Product validation and troubleshooting in laboratory and home conditions
Oversee inventory, assembly, and coordination of testing with technicians
Product support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
HW validation using software and hardware-in-the-loop technologies
Product phase reviews, product DFMEAs, and project management
Electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuit analysis
Product application development, POC test
Assist in translating customer requirements into new product
As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
Be an Ally, find internal Champions
Explore SharkNinja's Employee Resource Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
Treat people in a way they wish to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated
Leads us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Using your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”
Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in English, German, and Spanish is a plus

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

*Note: this role is for a Spring (January to June 2024) co-op or post-graduate internship*

Our mission to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Mechatronics Co-op to our North American Engineering team.

Essential Functions:

Advanced product concept R&D and new product development
Systems development and test simulation design (electronic/mechanical systems, prototyping/input, signals/design control, architecture/signal output conditioning/GUI, and display systems)
Product validation and troubleshooting in laboratory and home conditions
Oversee inventory, assembly, and coordination of testing with technicians
Product support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
HW validation using software and hardware-in-the-loop technologies
Product phase reviews, product DFMEAs, and project management
Electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuit analysis
Product application development, POC test.
Assist in translating customer requirements into new product

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

Currently attending an accredited college or university
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional analytical skills
Ability to establish trust and credibility
Enjoyment in research and development (R&D)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Fluency in English, German, and Spanish is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Hands-on skills with mechanical tools, shop equipment, and trucks
Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and simple electronic systems

YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING

As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
Be an Ally, find internal Champions
Explore SharkNinja’s Employee Resource Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
Treat people in a way they wish to be treated rather than the way you wish to be treated

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Leads us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Using your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”

SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the ’Best ESG Management Company’ in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.

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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.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

Explore SharkNinja on our social channels:

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by state or federal law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with federal, state, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture.