Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Consumer Products)

Location: Needham, MA, United States; full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week onsite. No relocation or housing assistance.

Hourly salary: $27–$40 USD. The posting also states a compensation range of $30–$36 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a global product design and technology company developing consumer products under the Shark and Ninja brands across home technology, personal care, and beauty.

What you will do

• Contribute to concept development through brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, and design iteration.
• Build, test, and refine prototypes and laboratory rigs to validate performance, usability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers on consumer-focused mechanical solutions.
• Analyze test and consumer-feedback data to inform design decisions and improve product functionality.
• Support design reviews, root-cause analysis, feasibility studies, CAD modeling, and technical documentation.
• Gain exposure to materials, mechanisms, manufacturing, and mass-production considerations across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, or graduation within the past year from, a related bachelor's, master's, or PhD program.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite 5 days per week in Needham, MA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, first-principles thinking, creativity, and ability to resolve complex design problems.
• Willingness to perform hands-on development and testing, including prototype building and experimental testing in a workshop or science context.
• Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical colleagues; ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask, respond to changing priorities, and maintain focus on longer-term projects.
• Exposure to CAD software, ideally SolidWorks or Creo, and/or 3D printing or laser cutting.
• Experience developing plastic and metal prototypes with basic machine-shop tools; familiarity with electronics, test equipment, sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, and other small-appliance components.

Nice to have

• Experience with developer kits and tools such as Python, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-career program with professional development, community events, leadership exposure, and opportunities to showcase project contributions.
• Benefits may include medical insurance, HSA with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and employee product discounts.
• Additional opportunities include product testing, referral bonuses, employee stock purchase options, and learning programs.
• Culture emphasizes rapid iteration, hands-on problem-solving, innovation, inclusion, and personal and professional growth.