Spring 2027: Product Integrity Co-op (January through June)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

18h•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Integrity Co-op works with the Shark team to help deliver durable, high-performing products across categories including floorcare, beauty, and home environment solutions. Working with engineers and cross-functional teams, the co-op designs and builds custom electro-mechanical test rigs, performs product evaluations, and analyzes results to inform product development, refinement, and launches. The role includes simulating real-world wear, diagnosing failures, and supporting product quality and reliability. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op from January through June 2027, with five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. The role is part of SharkNinja’s early talent program, which offers exposure to the industry, meaningful project work, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learnings to company leaders. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a related bachelor's or master's program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite five days per week in Needham, Massachusetts.
Prior experience designing or analyzing electromechanical systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create reports, write business correspondence, and develop procedures.
Analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
Hands-on experience building prototypes or conducting experimental testing, in a workshop or scientific context.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change.

Responsibilities

Design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs that simulate real-life usage and challenge product limits.
Develop science-backed test methods to evaluate performance, reliability, and user experience.
Analyze test data using statistical tools to identify insights and trends that inform engineering decisions.
Document findings clearly and precisely to influence future product improvements.
Disassemble Shark and competitor products to understand their design and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with engineers in product development, quality, and advanced testing to turn data into action.
Conduct hands-on testing that contributes to product quality and reliability.
Investigate failure modes and troubleshoot issues.
Contribute to improvements in test lab processes and capabilities.
Develop test systems, reports, and cross-functional contributions for the team.