R&D Test Engineer

Shark Ninjais 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 Shark Ninja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

At Shark Ninja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Every product we ship has survived a gauntlet you designed. As an R&D Test Engineer, you'll build the fixtures, run the procedures, and make the calls that separate a product ready for customers from one that needs another pass. This isn’t a support role to engineering — it's where engineering decisions get proven or sent back to the drawing board.

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with R&D and product teams on real consumer hardware, with the autonomy to design your own test approach and the responsibility that comes with it.

Fixture and lab equipment design — you’ll build the tools that don't exist yet, not just run the ones that do.

Test procedure development and execution, with documentation sharp enough that anyone on the team can trust and act on your results.

Failure analysis — partnering directly with R&D and product engineers to dig into data, troubleshoot root causes, and drive fixes, not just flag problems.

Lab operations — calibration, supplies, and a running list of what could work better.

Knowledge-sharing — training teammates on Floorcare Lab procedures and quality standards, raising the bar for the whole team.

A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

3+ years in testing or validation within R&D or product development; consumer goods experience is a strong plus.

Hands‑on fluency with thermal, electrical, and mechanical test equipment — you’re comfortable in a lab, not just at a desk.

Data analysis chops, with MATLAB or LabVIEW experience preferred.

A genuine eye for failure modes and design flaws, paired with the instinct to chase them down rather than just report them.

Experience with environmental chambers, vibration testers, or electrical test equipment.

Familiarity with UL, CE, or ISO standards.

Six Sigma or ASQ certification.

You’ll see your work ship. The fixtures you build and the calls you make show up in products used in homes everywhere — this is hands‑on, high‑visibility engineering with real ownership from day one.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, back‑up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$58,500 - $85,000 USD

At Shark Ninja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.
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