SharkNinja
Consumer Products
SeniorAppliedResearchEngineer
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“Senior Applied Research Engineer at SharkNinja. Skills: Product design, Prototyping, Experimentation. Lead design and development of consumer products. Support product launch”
What You'll Achieve.
See work land on shelves
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years product design and development experience, Proficiency in SolidWorks, Comfort with Excel, Minitab, or MATLAB for data analysis, Hands-on prototyping skills, Experience designing and executing controlled experiments
Nice to Have
Background at a consumer product firm, Background at a consulting firm, Experience with electronics, Experience with sensors, Experience with motors, Experience with heaters, Experience with PCBAs, Proven ability to juggle multiple projects
What You'll Do.
Lead design and development of consumer products
Support product launch
Work with engineering teams
Work with product teams
Understand system performance
Drive brainstorming sessions
Build proof-of-concept prototypes
Mentor mechanical engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engineering teams; Product teams
Communication Scope
Translate technical findings
Process & Methodology
Juggling multiple projects
Full Job Description
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. Senior Applied Research Engineer – Needham, MA At SharkNinja, we build products that improve people's lives every day. Our engineers don't just design — they prototype, test, iterate, and watch their work land on shelves worldwide. We're looking for a Senior Applied Research Engineer to join our New Product Development team and help push the boundaries of what consumer products can do. What You'll Do Lead hands-on design and development of consumer products from concept through launch and support Work daily with cross-functional engineering and product teams to understand system performance and tradeoffs Drive brainstorming sessions, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and run rigorous tests Mentor mechanical engineers, co-ops, and interns See your work come to life — in stores, online, and in homes around the world What You Bring BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of product design and development experience Strong intuition
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