Test Engineer - Indoor Heated

Ninjakitchen; Needham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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

Life insurance

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA seeks a Test Engineer to identify issues before launch and develop new testing protocols for performance and safety. You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to ensure quality and drive product validation.

The role requires designing/assembling test fixtures, data analysis, and strong communication. You’ll interact with global teams and contribute to rapid, rigorous testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSME or similar technical discipline major.
• 1+ years of product test engineering experience.
• Experience designing or analyzing electromechanical systems.
• Ability to design and assemble full scale test fixtures.
• Data analysis around statistics (e.g., Tukey, T-tests).
• Excellent oral and written communication to create reports and procedures.
• Change agent with energy and enthusiasm to drive change.
• Analytical, problem solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of setting up DOE.

Responsibilities

• Represent the voice of the consumer by developing tests that evaluate product requirements against targets.
• Act as protocol/test/safety/performance standards expert for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal/external SMEs across engineering disciplines.
• Present status of activities and projects to senior management.
• Help establish user design and functional requirements by delivering robust test protocols and validation.
• Develop test fixtures and protocols through conception, CAD, prototyping, and verification.
• Work with Engineering to create testing rigs for product performance.
• Collaborate with global Product Development teams to move ideas to production.
• Perform competitive product analyses and market research to gain insights.

Skills

Data analysis

DOE

MS Office

Python

Scripting

3D Modeling

Arduino/Raspberry Pi

Education

BSEE

BSME

Tools

JIRA

Minitab

Test rigs

Job description

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, 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.

The Test Department’s role is to identify all issues within our products before we launch them. This position focus is on developing new test. By standing as the voice of the consumer, it will be the job of the Test Engineer to identify new methods of testing as it relates to performance and safety of the product. There is a high degree of interaction with the Engineering and Product Development teams in this role which will require the Test Engineer to stand strong for the quality of the product while challenging cross functional design assumptions.

Responsibilities

• You will represent the voice of the consumer by developing protocols/tests that evaluate product requirements against targets set by Product Development.
• Act as the protocol/test/safety/performance standards "expert" for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.
• Ability to identify and work with Internal/External SMEs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Present status of activities and special projects to senior/executive management regularly.
• Collaborate to help establish a project's user design, and functional requirements by delivering robust test protocols, then helping to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps.
• Assists in protocol development throughout conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at a fast pace & successfully develops team to do the same.
• Works closely with our Engineering teams on design approaches to create testing rigs to evaluate product performance.
• Collaborates seamlessly with our UK, BOS, AL, and China based Product Development teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production.
• Request and/or run competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how Shark stacks up against the competition.
• Request and analyze market research to identify consumer real world behaviors.

Requirements

• BSEE, BSME or similar technical discipline major
• 1+ years of product test engineering experience
• Prior experience designing or analyzing electromechanical systems
• Ability to design and assemble full scale test fixtures
• Data analysis around general statistics (Tukey Range, T-tests, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication to create reports, write business correspondence, & develop procedures
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change
• Analytical, problem solving, and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively
• Proficient in all MS Office
• Knowledge of setting up Design of Experiments.

Desired Attributes

• Experience using JIRA or other project management tools
• Experience using Minitab or equivalent stats software
• 3D Modeling
• Model shop experience
• Experience with any of the following: Arduino, RaspberryPi, scripting (including Python)

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.

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.

SharkNinja Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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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