Fall 2026: Product Test Engineering Co-op, Ninja (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

21h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Test Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, you’ll play a key role in bringing reliable, high-performing products to market, from countertop appliances to next-gen home innovations. Working alongside engineers and product teams, you’ll design and build custom electro-mechanical test rigs, execute rigorous performance evaluations, and uncover insights that shape how we design, iterate, and launch our products. Whether you’re running lifecycle simulations or analyzing failure modes, you’ll be at the heart of making Ninja products tougher, smarter, and better for the people who use them every day.

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
Must be able to utilize microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi to construct innovative and functional test setups
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
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
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers: Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Solidworks

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 Ninja 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