R&D Technician- Golf Club

Callaway Golf Company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf Company seeks a technician to support product evaluation through measurements, robot testing, player testing, and lab analysis. You will prepare clubs and test samples, review work orders for requirements, and operate golf robots, launch monitors, and measurement systems to collect accurate data.

Role requires basic data handling in Excel and familiarity with lab environments. Work includes equipment maintenance and ensuring a safe testing setup, in a dynamic, results-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-high school coursework, technical training, or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of technician experience preferred.
• Previous R&D, lab, product testing, golf equipment, or mechanical testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support product evaluation through golf club measurements, robot testing, player testing, and lab analysis.
• Prepare clubs, components, and test samples for evaluation by reviewing work orders and confirming test requirements.
• Operate specialized testing equipment including the golf robot, launch monitors, measurement systems, and lab tools.
• Collect, process, and track test data using Excel, statistical software, and R&D databases.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and test setup improvements.
• Support cross-functional testing needs while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe testing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Reading work orders

Multitasking

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or associate degree

Minimum 2 years technician experience

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement tools

Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories- setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward.

For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support product evaluation through golf club measurements, robot testing, player testing, and lab analysis.
• Prepare clubs, components, and test samples for evaluation by reviewing work orders and confirming test requirements.
• Operate specialized testing equipment including the golf robot, launch monitors, measurement systems, and lab tools.
• Collect, process, and track test data using Excel, statistical software, and R&D databases.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and test setup improvements.
• Support cross-functional testing needs while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe testing environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, accurate data entry, and basic statistical understanding.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute requests from a work order.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, test areas, and equipment in a changing priority environment.
• General understanding of golf equipment and product performance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized equipment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-high school coursework, technical training, or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of technician experience preferred.
• Previous R&D, lab, product testing, golf equipment, or mechanical testing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in professional office, lab, and outdoor at the Ely Callaway Performance Center. Extensive use of computers, software, office equipment, test equipment, and measurement tools. Frequently required to stand while performing tests or measurements. Frequently required to kneel, bend, or work around equipment and test setups. Flexibility to work occasional early mornings or later workdays based on testing needs is desirable. May be exposed to loud noise during testing. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

DE&I and EEOC

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

We look forward to learning more about you.

23.32 - 29.14 - 34.95 USD Hourly

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission!

By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour ("WGT"). "Modern Golf" is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com.

At Callaway we don't settle or rest on our laurels and we never, ever leave well enough alone. We tinker, tweak and test while making constant strides to break through. Everything we do is about making the turn and improving the game.

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.