Fall Product Test Engineering Co-op, Ninja;

Overview

About Shark Ninja 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. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600 associates, Shark Ninja’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the Shark Ninja Early Edge Experience
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Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you’re in a co-op or internship, our early talent program provides exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll work on meaningful projects and gain professional development opportunities, with opportunities to showcase contributions to Shark Ninja leaders.

This role: Product Test Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, contributing to reliable, high-performing products from counter top appliances to next-gen home innovations. You’ll design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs, execute rigorous performance evaluations, and uncover insights to shape design, iteration, and launches. You’ll engage in lifecycle simulations and failure mode analysis to help make Ninja products tougher, smarter, and better for users.

• Design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs that simulate real-life usage and push 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 drive engineering decisions
• Document findings clearly to influence next-gen product improvements
• Disassemble Ninja and competitor products to understand how they work and how they can be improved
• Collaborate with engineers across product development, quality, and testing to turn data into action
• Gain hands-on exposure to high-impact testing that affects products on shelves and in homes
• Explore failure modes and troubleshoot issues to elevate overall product quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test lab processes and capabilities
• Build a portfolio of real-world test systems, reports, and cross-functional contributions that bring tangible value

• Education:
  
  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 onsite in Needham, MA
• Must be able to utilize microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino or Raspberry Pi) to construct test setups
• Preferred experience with Solid Works
• Demonstrate a builder’s mindset with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on approach
• Develop and debug code in C++, Python, or similar languages to support automation and data-driven testing
• Adapt quickly to new lab tools, testing equipment, and technical systems with a solutions-oriented approach
• Communicate effectively in written reports, verbal updates, and cross-functional collaboration
• Maintain strong attention to detail and recognize how small observations impact product quality
• Contribute data-backed insights and constructive feedback in team discussions
• Perform confidently in a fast-paced, experimental environment and view challenges as learning opportunities
• Apply analytical and creative thinking to design robust, repeatable test methods
• Show ownership and passion for improving product quality and performance
• Embody Shark Ninja’s success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – deliver against market needs and timing
  • Progress over Perfection – make quick, daily progress and adapt
  • Details Make the Difference – coordinate timelines and deliverables for consistency
  • Winning is a Team Sport – develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact – deliver effective presentations to all levels

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