Product Testing

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. Beaverton/Boston is seeking a Product Test Engineer to design and run testing programs for footwear and apparel. You will recruit participants, perform biomechanical testing, and translate findings into actionable product feedback.

The role requires experience in product testing, biomechanics, and proficiency with Python or MATLAB to analyze data and deliver clear reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in product testing, consumer research or biomechanics evaluation.
• Background in sports science, biomechanics, kinesiology or a related field.
• Experience designing and running structured test methodologies.
• Python or MATLAB experience required at senior levels.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical product stakeholders.
• Wearables testing or motion capture experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute human wear testing, lab testing and biomechanics evaluation programs.
• Recruit, brief and manage test participants for perception and performance studies.
• Analyze test data using Python and MATLAB to extract actionable product feedback.
• Write clear, structured test reports that translate technical findings into product recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, development and materials teams throughout the product creation cycle.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Test design

Data interpretation

Education

Sports science / Biomechanics background

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Typical Title: Product Test Engineer | Product Test Analyst

Locations: Beaverton, OR | Boston, MA

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The Product Testing role typically designs and runs testing programs that validate footwear and apparel before they reach athletes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and execute human wear testing, lab testing and biomechanics evaluation programs.
• Recruit, brief and manage test participants for perception and performance studies.
• Analyze test data using Python and MATLAB to extract actionable product feedback.
• Write clear, structured test reports that translate technical findings into product recommendations.
• Collaborate with design, development and materials teams throughout the product creation cycle.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years experience in product testing, consumer research or biomechanics evaluation.
• Background in sports science, biomechanics, kinesiology or a related field.
• Experience designing and running structured test methodologies.
• Python or MATLAB experience required at senior levels.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical product stakeholders.
• Wearables testing or motion capture experience is a plus.