SharkNinja is looking to deliver durable, high-performing products across a wide range of categories, and the Product Test Engineering Co-op role is designed to ensure Shark products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Requirements
- Develop and debug code in C++, Python, or similar languages to support automation frameworks and data-driven testing
- Utilize microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi to construct innovative and functional test setups
- Adapt quickly to new lab tools, testing equipment, and technical systems with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach
- Apply analytical and creative thinking to design robust, repeatable test methods that support high-performance product development
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and passion for improving product quality and performance
- Maintain a strong attention to detail, recognizing that even small observations can lead to impactful product improvements
- Contribute thoughtfully to team discussions by offering data-backed insights and constructive feedback, even when perspectives differ
Responsibilities
- Design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs that simulate real-life usage and push our products to the limit
- Develop creative, science-backed test methods to evaluate performance, reliability, and user experience
- Analyze large sets of test data using statistical tools to uncover insights and spot trends that drive engineering decisions
- Document findings with clarity and precision to influence next-gen product improvements
- Tear down Shark and competitor products to understand how they work—and how they can work better
- Collaborate with engineers across product development, quality, and advanced testing to turn data into action
- Explore failure modes and troubleshoot issues to help elevate overall product quality
Other
- Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Demonstrate a builder’s mindset by approaching technical challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a hands-on mentality
- Communicate effectively across written reports, verbal updates, and cross-functional collaboration to share insights and technical findings
- Perform confidently in a fast-paced, experimental environment, viewing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and iteration
