Lab Technician - Medical Device Returns

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Parental leave

HSA

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking a detail-oriented, post-launch quality specialist to join our on-site team at the HQ. You’ll analyze returns, perform basic teardowns, and document workflows to support five-star product experiences.

This role involves lab testing, data entry, and communicating findings to cross-functional teams. You’ll read instructions, use lab equipment, and help drive continuous improvements while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field related to quality or product development
• Associates degree in a technical area with strong analytical skills
• Ability to analyze root causes and offer creative solutions
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SharePoint a plus

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned products according to quality and safety standards
• Troubleshoot and fix production test issues escalated from Repair Technicians
• Perform basic teardowns of returned products and document workflow
• Report quality anomalies to cross-functional teams for review
• Assess the consumer experience at a macro level and track product performance

Skills

Root cause analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, quality, product development, human factors engineering, or related field

Associates Degree in a Technical Area or Vocational/Trade

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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.

AI at SharkNinja

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.

Please note this position will be a fully ONSITE role in our Needham, HQ location.

A detailed-oriented, passionate and dynamic individual is needed to be an integral part of our post launch quality team. You’ll play a pivotal role in product and data analysis to determine reasons for returns, leveraging your learnings to provide feedback through direct administrative, analytic, and physical interaction with consumer products.

This interaction involves but is not limited to reading and understanding instructions/job sheets/protocols/industry standards/etc., use of lab equipment (scales, variac, power analyzers, etc.) standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, holding, and lifting for various periods of time (the timing for each activity depends on the testing done and can range from 18 times per day up to 60 times per day), data entry using spread sheet program, and verbal/written communication with direct manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned products according to quality and safety standards


• Troubleshoot and fix sustaining production test issues that are escalated from Repair Technicians and report to Quality Engineers.


• Perform basic teardowns of returned consumer products and documenting workflow followed


• Reporting quality anomalies to cross functional team for review


• View the entire consumer experience at a macro level to identify experience detractors and track product performance, communicating key learnings and developments to appropriate work flows for action


• Manage product health reporting and push for continuous five-star experience via iterative design improvements.


• Always strive for process efficiency – we value a go-getter who can make the most out of any situation and deliver impactful results


• Present status of activities and special projects to management regularly


• Perform other duties from time to time that include but are not limited to warehouse/work station/facility/common area maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep.

Education & Experience Required

• Associates Degree in a Technical Area or Vocational/Trade school certificate.


• Ability to perform analysis to determine root cause of issues and offer creative solutions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SharePoint a plus


• Ability to work autonomously or as a team in an environment with constantly changing priorities.


• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented


• Ability to use general purpose tools for repair, maintenance, or new construction.

Education & Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in mechanical engineering, quality, product development, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company


• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, digital scales, pressure gauges, etc.


• General background in principles of Electrical and Mechanical function and application.

Physical Ability Required

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, squat, twist, push, pull, reach, and lift for varied amounts of time and multiple times per work day/week (the timing for each activity depends on the testing done and can range from 18 times per day up to 60 times per day).


• Engage in push/pull activities requiring up to 35+ pounds of force repetitively over the course of an 8hour work day.


• Ability to lift/hold up to 25+ pounds in various body positions including lower (squatting or kneeling), middle (standing or walking) and higher (overhead) for varied periods of time (the timing for each activity depends on the testing done and can range from 18 times per day up to 60 times per day).


• Ability to perform team lifts for heavier, larger, or awkward objects.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual 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


• dental insurance


• vision insurance


• flexible spending accounts


• health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution


• 401(k) retirement plan with matching


• employee stock purchase program


• life insurance


• AD&D


• short-term disability insurance


• long-term disability insurance


• generous paid time off


• company holidays


• parental leave


• identity theft protection


• pet insurance


• pre-paid legal insurance


• back-up child and eldercare days


• product discounts


• referral bonus program


• and more

Pay Range

$62,100 — $72,500 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. To gether, 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.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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