Mechatronics Engineer – Advanced Development, Robotics

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 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

Mechatronics Engineer – Advanced Development, Robotics

Role Overview:

Are you a hands-on, inventive engineer seeking to develop cutting-edge robotic technologies? Do you thrive on solving multidisciplinary challenges and rapidly prototyping ideas that push boundaries? SharkNinja is looking for a Mechatronics Engineer to join our robotics Advanced Development team — a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on building the next generation of robotic floorcare products.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, integration, and testing of innovative mechatronic subsystems — including actuators, sensors, and control components — that will power future Shark robots. Working alongside experienced engineers across several disciplines, you'll help transform early-stage concepts into robust building blocks that evolve from prototype to production-ready technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of next-generation mechatronic systems for early-stage robotics platforms.
• Design, prototype, and test robotic hardware at a rapid pace to iterate concepts quickly and address technical challenges.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (ID, UX, Manufacturing, Quality) and external technology partners to ensure a holistic design process.
• Apply systems-level thinking to brainstorming, concept development, and feasibility studies for new technologies.
• Identify promising technology trends and propose new approaches to robotic mobility, manipulation, and perception.
• Document and communicate technical findings consistently with clarity and precision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience working on electromechanical systems, ideally within robotics or automation.
• Experience in designing and integrating sensors, actuators, motors, and embedded control systems. 
• Proficient with mechanical CAD (Creo Parametric or SolidWorks), circuit/system design tools, and simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink). 
• Strong analytical and hands-on prototyping skills, including debugging and testing hardware in a lab environment.
• A collaborative, curious mindset with a drive to learn and grow as part of a fast-moving team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Proven experience designing robotic or automated systems, with a preference for consumer products.
• Solid understanding of control system architectures for robotics, including motor control loops, sensor fusion, and motion planning.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and model shop hand tools.
• Experience working in early-phase product design and fast-paced prototyping environments.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to shifting project priorities.