Electrical Engineering Co-op (Consumer Electronics)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineering Co-op (Consumer Electronics): Supporting the development and testing of next-generation Shark products with an accent on circuit-level troubleshooting, lab-based validation, and verification. Focus on designing analog and digital circuits, board bring-up, and refining microprocessor-based control platforms.

Location: 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. No relocation or housing assistance provided.

Salary: $27 - $40 USD per hour

Company

Global product design and technology company specializing in disruptive lifestyle solutions and consumer electronics.

What you will do

• Support the design and testing of analog and digital circuits, including low-noise systems and power supply architectures.
• Perform board bring-up, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded electronics.
• Develop microprocessor-based control and communication platforms through simulation, prototyping, and lab testing.
• Conduct failure analysis for field-reported issues and collaborate on cross-functional problem-solving.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to design documentation, test plans, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Product Testing teams to align electrical solutions with product goals.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in Electrical Engineering (or graduated within the past year).
• Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule onsite in Needham, MA.
• Strong understanding of Bipolar and CMOS technologies.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as LTSpice.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and SMUs.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with PCB design software like Altium.
• Exposure to DC/AC performance, power consumption, BLDC motors, and EMC considerations.
• Prior internship or project experience in consumer electronics or small appliances.
• Surface mount soldering skills.
• Experience with Visual Basic programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Paid sick time and company holidays.
• Employee product discounts and product testing opportunities.
• Professional development through the Early Edge Experience program for early career talent.
• Referral bonuses and a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.