Test Engineer

Company: United States Golf Association (USGA)
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

About the USGAThe USGA is a mission-based nonprofit organization whose purpose is to unify the game, showcase the best talent in golf, provide impartial governance and advance our impact on critical issues such as sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. We conduct the U.S. Open, the U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships at America's iconic golf venues. The USGA's headquarters is located in Liberty Corner, N.J., with a new satellite Golf House Pinehurst campus scheduled to open in Dec. 2023. For more, visit usga.org.
About this roleThe Test Engineer tests and evaluates golf equipment for conformance to the Equipment Rules, as well as Test Service and research purposes. The Test Engineer is responsible for organizing work and performing quality control checks on their work. The Test Engineer leads equipment maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment, including scheduling and contracting as required. Occasional travel may be required for field testing.
What you'll do

• Conduct testing, reporting, and test quality control for golf balls.
• Conduct testing, evaluation, reporting, and test quality control for golf club components and other equipment.
• Lead scheduling and conduct of test device maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Perform diagnosis of and lead or perform repair to test equipment, including electronics, as required.
• Organize work and maintain laboratory work areas.
  Where you'll beThis role will be based at our new headquarters in Pinehurst, North Carolina, scheduled to open in Dec. 2023. Candidates will be expected to travel to our Liberty Corner, New Jersey campus for training prior to Golf House Pinehurst opening.
  What you bring
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related technical field, or 3 years of laboratory experience.
  • Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to follow multi-step written instructions using laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to code.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including proficiency with Word and Excel.
  • Ability to perform physical work, including carrying moderately heavy containers.
  • Experience with equipment calibration is preferred.
  • Experience in an ISO9001-controlled environment is a plus.
  • Experience in an ISO17025-controlled environment is a plus.
  • Knowledge or interest in the golf industry is preferred.
    What the USGA brings
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero cost medical plan offered for all full-time employees
    • Retirement plans, with up to 10% annual USGA contribution
    • Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
    • Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
    • Off-site team building events
    • Professional development opportunities
      The United States Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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