SharkNinja-posted 3 months ago
$28 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Intern
Needham, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

As a Product Test Engineering Intern 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
  • Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program
  • 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
  • Competitive health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Employee stock purchase options
  • Wellness programs
  • SharkNinja product discounts
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