R&D Test Engineer: Hands-On Lab Innovator

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, Massachusetts is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to design and run tests for consumer hardware. You will build fixtures, document procedures, and perform failure analyses with engineers to push products toward readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data-driven decisions, and ownership of test strategy. Strong testing background and problem-solving skills are essential for impacting real-world product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.
• 3 years of testing or validation experience in R&D or product development; consumer goods experience is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on proficiency with thermal, electrical, and mechanical test equipment; comfortable in a lab environment.
• Strong data analysis skills; MATLAB or LabVIEW experience preferred.
• Six Sigma or ASQ certification is beneficial; familiarity with UL, CE, or ISO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• We design and build fixtures and lab equipment, creating the tools needed for testing when they do not already exist.
• We develop, document, and execute test procedures so results are clear, reliable, and actionable.
• We perform failure analysis with R&D and product engineers to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• We manage lab operations, including calibration, supplies, and continuous process improvements.
• We train teammates on Floorcare Lab procedures and quality standards to help raise team-wide performance.
• We work directly on consumer hardware with autonomy to shape our own test approach and make engineering decisions that determine product readiness.

Skills

Three years testing experience

Lab equipment operation

Data analysis

Six Sigma / ASQ beneficial

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, Massachusetts is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to design and run tests for consumer hardware. You will build fixtures, document procedures, and perform failure analyses with engineers to push products toward readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data-driven decisions, and ownership of test strategy. Strong testing background and problem-solving skills are essential for impacting real-world product quality.