SharkNinja
Fall 2025: Test Engineer Co-op (July through Mid December)
Needham, MA
Mar 19, 2025
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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.  


The Test Department's role is to identify all issues within our products before we launch them. As such, the Protocol Development Test Engineer (PDTE) Co-op will be the pioneers of innovation by ensuring our new technologies meet the high demands of our consumers. The position focus is on developing new test. By standing as the voice of the consumer it will be the job of the PDTE I to identify new methods of testing as it relates to performance and safety of the product. There is a high degree of interaction with the Engineering and Product Development teams in this role which will require the PDTE I to stand strong for the quality of the product while challenging cross functional design assumptions. 

Responsibilities

  • You will represent the voice of the consumer by developing protocols/tests that evaluate product requirements against targets set by Product Development. 
  • Learn how to be the protocol/test/safety/performance standards "expert" for cross-functional team member questions and concerns. 
  • Learn to identify and work with Internal/External SMEs across multiple engineering disciplines. 
  • Present status of activities and special projects to the Testing team regularly. 
  • Takes an active role (independently and in teams) to identify and potentially solve technical issues found in the development of a product. 
  • Collaborate to help establish a project's user design, and functional requirements by delivering robust test protocols, then helping to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps. 
  • Support and learn protocol development throughout conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at a fast pace & successfully develops team to do the same. 
  • Works closely with our Engineering teams on design approaches to create testing rigs to evaluate product performance. 
  • Run competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how Shark stacks up against the competition. 

Requirements

  • BSEE, BSME or similar technical discipline major 
  • Prior experience designing or analyzing electromechanical systems 
  • Excellent oral and written communication tocreate reports, write business correspondence, & develop procedures 
  • Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change 
  • Analytical, problem solving, and root-cause analysis skills 
  • Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively 
  • "Hands-on" -building of prototypes, experimental testing of some sort, either in the workshop or in a science context. 
  • Proficient in all MS Office 

Desired Attributes:

  • Experience using JIRA or other project management tools 
  • Experience using Minitab or equivalent stats software 
  • 3D Modeling 
  • Model shop experience 
  • Experience with any of the following: Arduino, RaspberryPi, scripting (including Python) 
  • Knowledge of setting up Design of Experiments. 
  • Data analysis around general statistics (Tukey Range, T-tests, etc.) 
  • Ability to design and assemble full scale test fixtures 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. 

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 accommodations@sharkninja.com

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