R&D Materials Engineer - Golf Ball Innovation

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

Job summary

Callaway Golf Company is seeking an Associate Materials Engineer to join our Golf Ball R&D team, applying polymer science to develop materials that improve performance and player experience. This role involves hands-on lab work, experimental design, and collaboration with engineering, testing, and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a materials-related field and 0–2 years of experience in polymer materials research or applications, with strong communication and data

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of polymer materials research, development, or applications experience.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and evaluate materials for future golf ball products.
• Design, execute, and analyze materials characterization studies.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing using standard and bespoke methods.
• Apply materials science to interpret data and relate properties to performance.
• Contribute to material selection, formulation, processing, and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with testing, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with material suppliers to qualify materials.

Skills

Polymer materials science

Polymer systems knowledge

Materials characterization

Polymer processing

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Project management

Education

BS in Materials Science/Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Chromatography

Mechanical testing

Job description

Callaway Golf Company is seeking an Associate Materials Engineer to join our Golf Ball R&D team, applying polymer science to develop materials that improve performance and player experience. This role involves hands-on lab work, experimental design, and collaboration with engineering, testing, and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a materials-related field and 0–2 years of experience in polymer materials research or applications, with strong communication and data