R&D Product Development & Support Technician III

What You Will Be Doing

You will work under moderate supervision to support manufacturing, product testing, and development initiatives. You will build golf ball components and finished products both at Fairhaven and plant locations while assisting in product development trials and experiments. You will play a key role in generating and analyzing data to provide feedback that drives product and process improvements. Additionally, you will collaborate with your supervisor to identify opportunities for innovation, document detailed experimental results, and help maintain and calibrate lab and production equipment.

This position offers a hands‑on opportunity to impact product quality and performance while growing your technical capabilities in a dynamic R&D environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; commitment to continuous learning preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in product testing, development, or a related field.
• Exposure to or basic competency in technical software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Minitab preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to document experiments and interpret data effectively.
• Experience supporting product trials and identifying process improvements.
• Basic equipment maintenance and calibration knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must not be adversely affected by materials in a golf ball manufacturing environment.
• Good or corrected vision required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally on short notice.

Comprehensive health and well‑being programs, paid time off, onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Perks include pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store.

$49,400.00 – $61,100.00

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company.

Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us. Acushnet Company participates in E‑Verify.