Research Engineer in Carlsbad

The Performance Research Engineer will play a critical role in advancing TaylorMade's leadership in golf equipment performance. This role bridges physical testing, player testing, Tour-level data collection, and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights that influence product design, product validation, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical aptitude, advanced data skills, deep golf intuition, and the ability to translate player feedback into clear engineering direction. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and execution of advanced performance testing protocols for golf clubs and balls, including lab, player, field, and Tour-based testing environments. Serve as a category-focused Performance Engineering owner for one or more product areas, with potential emphasis across Woods, Irons, Putter/Wedge, or cross-category initiatives. Support PGA/LPGA Tour and elite-athlete testing by collecting clean, repeatable, decision-ready data while operating professionally and respectfully in player-facing environments. Analyze large datasets from lab, player, and field testing to extract insights on ball speed, launch, spin, consistency, delivery, impact location, dispersion, and performance tradeoffs. Translate Tour and player-test observations into clear engineering recommendations, product questions, validation plans, and follow-up experiments. Develop and maintain automated data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting tools for performance tracking, project communication, and cross-functional decision-making. Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Tour, Fitting, Consumer Insights, and Analytics teams to integrate player feedback and real-world data into product design.

The Research Engineer – Mechatronics is a hands-on engineering role within the TaylorMade Research & Development team, focused on the design, prototyping, integration, and validation of electromechanical systems that advance golf equipment and player performance. This role demands deep practical expertise in mechatronics, sensor systems, electronic hardware, wiring, and embedded controls, combined with the ability to develop supporting software and user-facing tools. The ideal candidate is a builder and problem-solver who thrives in a laboratory and prototype environment, producing functional systems from concept through deployment. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Design, prototype, wire, assemble, and test mechatronic and electromechanical systems used in golf equipment evaluation, performance measurement, and product development Develop and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical specifications for custom hardware assemblies, test rigs, and IoT-connected devices Select, integrate, and characterize sensors (IMUs, load cells, encoders, pressure sensors, optical sensors, etc.) – including defining operating limits, calibration procedures, and signal conditioning requirements Design and implement IoT systems and wireless data acquisition platforms that capture real-time performance data from equipment and players Develop embedded firmware and control software for microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 or similar) to drive test automation and data capture systems Write clean, maintainable code to interface with hardware, process sensor data, and build internal and user-facing applications and interfaces; leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate prototyping and automate test routines; apply basic computer vision techni

Responsible for supporting and executing the full cycle of accounts receivable processes for the U.S. and Canada operating units. This role ensures timely and accurate payment application and maintains complete financial records to support customer account balances, aging reports, and audit requests. This position requires strong accounts receivable knowledge, sound analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and a customer-focused approach to resolving payment discrepancies and supporting business needs. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Apply incoming payments daily to ensure receivables are accurately reflected in customer accounts and AR aging. Review and resolve Cash App Connect match exceptions in partnership with the AR team. Investigate payment variances, short payments, unapplied cash, deductions, and other discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain remittances, payment application history, and supporting documentation for audit, reconciliation, and research purposes. Analyze AR data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for timely resolution. Support month-end close activities to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Provide information and backup documentation to Finance and Accounting partners in support of reconciliations and reporting needs. Partner with Collections and Customer Service teams to provide timely, well-rounded support to customers. Process and monitor credits, deductions, and chargebacks for strategic accounts as assigned. Perform other related duties and assignments as required. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in processing transactions and reconciling accounts. Ab