Fall Product Test Engineering Co-op, Shark

About Us

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 3,600+ associates, the company’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.

Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching.

Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to Shark Ninja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

As a Product Test Engineering Co-op on the Shark team, you’ll play a key role in delivering durable, high-performing products across a wide range of categories—from floorcare and beauty to home environment solutions. Working closely with engineers and cross-functional teams, you’ll design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs, perform rigorous evaluations, and extract insights that directly impact how we develop, refine, and launch Shark products.

Whether you're simulating real-world wear or diagnosing root causes of failure, you’ll be central to ensuring Shark products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

• 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
• Gain hands-on exposure to high-impact testing that directly affects the products you’ll see on shelves and in homes
• Explore failure modes and troubleshoot issues to help elevate overall product quality
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our test lab processes and capabilities
• Build a portfolio of real-world test systems, reports, and cross-functional contributions that bring tangible value to the team

• 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 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
• 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
• Communicate effectively across written reports, verbal updates, and cross-functional collaboration to share insights and technical findings
• Maintain a strong attention to detail, recognizing that even small observations can lead to impactful…