I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at SharkNinja (Boston, MA) in Oct 2023
Interview
The interview stater with the usual tell me about yourself questions. They are really focused on making sure they hire someone, as a co-op, that they can create a bond with or at least they can take being in the same area with for a semester. After that they start asking their interview questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I got asked the button question. Essentially they drew out a layout where there was a top surface, a bottom surface, a spring, a button, and a switch. The goal of the question was to find out what part of the drawing had to switch locations based on the drawing given. The question was a lot easier than it seemed. The switch, which the button was supposed to press as the spring compresses, was off centered, As a result, the fix to the question is to move the switch so that is aligned vertically with the button.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at SharkNinja (Waltham, MA) in Apr 2026
Interview
Single interview with hiring manager and an engineer on the team. Basic questions about previous experiences and projects. There was no previous HR screen, just the one interview with engineers.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SharkNinja in Oct 2025
Interview
One round 30 ish minute virtual interview with two engineers, had to fill out a simple form beforehand to be selected. Fairly simple behavioral questions and a couple more technical ones that were tailored for the work the team did.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What material properties would you consider for a product undergoing high temperatures
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SharkNinja (Needham, MA) in Sep 2025
Interview
Very straightforward technical + behavioural interview. Not too much going on. Know your basics (e.g. beam deflection, heat transfer, manufacturing, mechanical design) and you should be fine. Very nice TL. Very patient and welcoming.
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op applicants have rated the interview process at SharkNinja with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 45.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Engineering Co-Op roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SharkNinja overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SharkNinja as a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 36%
Skills test: 29%
One on one interview: 14%
Other: 7%
Phone interview: 7%
Personality test: 7%
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