As a Mechanical Engineer focused on noise and vibrations, you'll analyze, test, and propose solutions for noise issues in consumer products, collaborating with product teams and leading research on noise control techniques.
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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add an enthusiastic, driven entry level Mechanical Engineer, Noise & Vibrations to join the R&D group within SharkNinja Engineering. This team member will participate in supporting product teams in evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in new and innovative products, as well as designing and offering solutions for creating 5-star, quality sounding products. We're seeking a strong mechanical/acoustic engineer with a passion for sound quality and an eagerness to make meaningful impacts in people's lives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:• Assist in acoustic and vibrational testing of a wide variety of consumer products• Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources and identify source characteristics• Perform psychoacoustic analysis of our products, calculate sound quality metrics, and work within our multi-disciplinary product development teams to create meaningful performance indicators that relate to consumer perception of sound• Integrate with other engineering and product development teams to help review designs and offer insights into noise performance• Design, implement, build prototypes, and test solutions to various noise and vibration issues - follow your designs and recommendations through to their implementation• Work within the R&D team to lead the research of novel noise reduction and control techniques• Report out findings to product development and other engineering teams• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within SharkNinja for the areas of acoustics and vibration• Engage with external SMEs with specialized experience to support your objectives
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, physical acoustics, psychoacoustic, and noise control principles (sound pressure/power/intensity, wave propagation, acoustic filters, absorption, transmission loss, resonance, human response to noise, etc.)• Strong fundamentals of basic vibrating systems and how modifications of different parameters affect the resulting response• Knowledge of conventional noise reduction/control solutions and measurement techniques• Exposure to improving sound quality from sources such as motors, impellers, pumps, and drive systems (gears, belts).• Experience with vibroacoustic data acquisition software (LMS/Simcenter Testlab preferred, but ArtemiS SUITE, B&K PULSE, or similar is acceptable)• Proven 3D CAD modelling skills (CREO, SolidWorks, etc.)• Fluent in MATLAB
Minimum Qualifications• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or similar• Coursework and side projects in engineering acoustics or 1+ years of experience in the field of acoustics• Critical listener with great hearing over the audible frequency range• Act as a creative and quick thinker, being able to offer meaningful ideas and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously• Passionate about the intersection between sound and engineering and improving the quality of people's lives through quality sounding, 5-star products.
This position will be onsite in Needham, MA five days per week.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add an enthusiastic, driven entry level Mechanical Engineer, Noise & Vibrations to join the R&D group within SharkNinja Engineering. This team member will participate in supporting product teams in evaluating and analyzing noise and vibration issues in new and innovative products, as well as designing and offering solutions for creating 5-star, quality sounding products. We're seeking a strong mechanical/acoustic engineer with a passion for sound quality and an eagerness to make meaningful impacts in people's lives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:• Assist in acoustic and vibrational testing of a wide variety of consumer products• Analyze acoustic and vibration frequency spectra to identify and localize noise sources and identify source characteristics• Perform psychoacoustic analysis of our products, calculate sound quality metrics, and work within our multi-disciplinary product development teams to create meaningful performance indicators that relate to consumer perception of sound• Integrate with other engineering and product development teams to help review designs and offer insights into noise performance• Design, implement, build prototypes, and test solutions to various noise and vibration issues - follow your designs and recommendations through to their implementation• Work within the R&D team to lead the research of novel noise reduction and control techniques• Report out findings to product development and other engineering teams• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within SharkNinja for the areas of acoustics and vibration• Engage with external SMEs with specialized experience to support your objectives
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, physical acoustics, psychoacoustic, and noise control principles (sound pressure/power/intensity, wave propagation, acoustic filters, absorption, transmission loss, resonance, human response to noise, etc.)• Strong fundamentals of basic vibrating systems and how modifications of different parameters affect the resulting response• Knowledge of conventional noise reduction/control solutions and measurement techniques• Exposure to improving sound quality from sources such as motors, impellers, pumps, and drive systems (gears, belts).• Experience with vibroacoustic data acquisition software (LMS/Simcenter Testlab preferred, but ArtemiS SUITE, B&K PULSE, or similar is acceptable)• Proven 3D CAD modelling skills (CREO, SolidWorks, etc.)• Fluent in MATLAB
Minimum Qualifications• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or similar• Coursework and side projects in engineering acoustics or 1+ years of experience in the field of acoustics• Critical listener with great hearing over the audible frequency range• Act as a creative and quick thinker, being able to offer meaningful ideas and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously• Passionate about the intersection between sound and engineering and improving the quality of people's lives through quality sounding, 5-star products.
This position will be onsite in Needham, MA five days per week.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]
Top Skills
3D Cad
Acoustic Filters
B&K Pulse
Creo
Lms
Matlab
Simcenter Testlab
Solidworks
Vibroacoustic Data Acquisition Software
SharkNinja Needham, Massachusetts, USA Office
89 A Street, Needham, MA, United States, 02494
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