Spring 2027: Product Performance Test Engineer Co-op (January through June)

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 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
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At SharkNinja, 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.
Job Name: Spring 2027: Product Performance Test Engineer Co-op, (January through June)
Location: Needham, Massachusetts, USA
Work Period: January through June
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.
Compensation Range: Ranges from$28/hr - $34/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early 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 SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next - fast.
This role: Product Performance Test Engineer Co-op
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 Performance Test Engineer Co-op role at SharkNinja.
As a Product Performance Test Engineer 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!
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• 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

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in BSEE, BSME or similar technical discipline major or has graduated from such a program 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

• Prior experience designing or analyzing electromechanical systems

• Excellent oral and written communication to create 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

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 team appreciates your patience!
Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly 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, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.
Hourly Pay Range
$27-$32 USD
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.
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