Spring 2026: Product Test Engineering Co-op, Shark (February to July)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

3d•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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