About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op on the Wearable and Biomedical Devices team, you will support the development of wearable, biosensing, and medical device technologies. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept through validation, to help create products that integrate sensors, embedded hardware, and user-centered design. This role involves applying engineering fundamentals to health and wellness challenges while balancing performance, usability, and reliability.
What you'll do#
- Support research, ideation, and exploration of wearable and biomedical product opportunities.
- Apply knowledge of biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems to engineering challenges.
- Collect, interpret, and analyze physiological and system-level data to inform design decisions.
- Work with sensor-enabled systems and data acquisition platforms to evaluate functionality and user experience.
- Use MATLAB or Python to analyze data, visualize trends, and develop analytical tools.
- Participate in design discussions and technical reviews focused on safety, usability, and reliability.
- Gain exposure to materials and components designed for skin-contact and body-worn applications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and product partners.
- Develop an understanding of the user journey and data-driven design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in a related field, or graduation from such a program within the past year.
- Coursework or project experience in biomechanics, signal processing, or control systems.
- Familiarity with physiological signals such as PPG, EMG, temperature, motion, and impedance.
- Working knowledge of MATLAB or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development.
- Understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
- Knowledge of medical device design principles.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a drive to solve problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Experience with hands-on experimental testing in a workshop or science context.
- Familiarity with developer kits like Arduino or Raspberry Pi is a plus.
- Experience with biocompatible materials, electrodes, or skin-contact sensors is preferred.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to June).
- Location: Needham, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week on-site.
- Compensation: Paid position ($27, $40 per hour).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a product design and technology company based in Needham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1994 and operates as a public company. The business focuses on consumer goods and product marketing. It employs over 4,000 people to develop household products for cleaning, cooking, and food preparation.
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