R&D Materials Engineer, Golf Ball Innovation

Callaway Golf; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf is seeking an Associate Materials Engineer to join our Golf Ball R&D team. You will apply polymer science to develop materials for future golf ball performance, perform hands-on testing, and interpret data to link material properties with on-ball performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, with opportunities to design new tests and methods, and to contribute meaningfully to product quality and player experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science/Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of polymer materials R&D experience, preferably in sporting goods or consumer products.
• Experience applying materials science to product performance and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects to identify, design, and evaluate materials for golf ball products.
• Design and analyze materials characterization studies and develop new methods as needed.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and interpret data to inform material choices.
• Collaborate with engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams on material decisions.
• Communicate findings and risks to peers and stakeholders.

Skills

Polymer materials science

Material testing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory techniques

Education

BS in Materials Science/Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Chromatography

Mechanical testing

Injection molding

Job description

Callaway Golf is seeking an Associate Materials Engineer to join our Golf Ball R&D team. You will apply polymer science to develop materials for future golf ball performance, perform hands-on testing, and interpret data to link material properties with on-ball performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, with opportunities to design new tests and methods, and to contribute meaningfully to product quality and player experience.