RoboShark Intern – Robotics Innovation

Job Description

Summer 2026: RoboShark Internship, Robotics & Mechatronics (July 13 to September 4) | SharkNinja

The Tone:
This is an internship at SharkNinja, located in Needham, MA. SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions, powered by the trusted Shark and Ninja brands. This role is crucial for bringing the company’s next generation of robotic products to life, helping to redefine consumer expectations for robotics, and making a tangible impact on products that reach millions of consumers. At SharkNinja, an AI-native culture encourages bold experimentation, adoption of new tools, and continuous improvement to create meaningful impact for consumers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Needham, MA
• Pay: $27–$40 hourly
• Team: Robotics & Mechatronics team, collaborating with cross-functional engineering disciplines
• Mission: Solve real engineering challenges to bring SharkNinja’s next generation of robotic products to life.
• Tech Stack: CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Prototype, test, and refine robotics and mechatronics solutions for next-generation consumer products.
• Support: Aid the development and validation of robotic systems through hands-on experimentation, testing, and data analysis.
• Collaborate: Work with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to optimize integrated product performance.
• Evaluate: Build and assess prototypes while validating system performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Present: Deliver project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering stakeholders and SharkNinja leaders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 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. Career level: Student.
• Experience: 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. Hands-on experience building prototypes and conducting experimental testing.
• Skills: Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks and/or Creo), integrating sensors, actuators, motors, embedded software, and electronics into electromechanical systems, first-principles thinking, strong communication skills.
• Bonus: Intellectual curiosity and creativity, a positive can-do attitude, ability to identify and develop robust solutions, comfort multitasking, and an ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities.