Product Test Engineering Co-op, SharkNinja
Shark, Spring 2026 February to July
$28/hr - $35/hr + ESPP
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Open for applications
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$28/hr - $35/hr + ESPP
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 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 product improvements
- Contribute thoughtfully to team discussions by offering data-backed insights and constructive feedback, even when perspectives differ
- Perform confidently in a fast-paced, experimental environment, viewing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for learning and iteration
- 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
What the job involves
- Are you fascinated by how products work and equally determined to make them better
- Do you enjoy hands-on experimentation and creative problem solving
- Are you ready to apply your engineering mindset to real-world challenges that impact millions of consumers
- If so, we invite you to learn more about the Product Test Engineering Co-op, Shark role at SharkNinja
- 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
- If you’re hands-on, curious, and excited to be part of an innovative, fast-paced development process, we want to hear from you!
- 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
Application process
- Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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