Summer 2026 Materials Research Intern | Titleist Golf Balls

  • Acushnet Company
  • Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States of America
  • 2mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

The Injection Molding / Materials Engineering Intern will support advanced materials and manufacturing research focused on prototype development through material evaluation, injection molding, and data-driven iteration. In this role, you will evaluate raw material properties to inform material selection for a prototype application and assist in developing and refining injection molding processes. Additionally, you will produce and iterate on prototypes, analyze performance data to understand the relationship between material behavior and processing conditions, and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders. This position provides hands-on exposure to both R&D and manufacturing environments.

What You Will Bring

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related physical science such as Chemistry or Physics

  • Strong interest in materials behavior, manufacturing processes, and experimental problem solving

  • Experience or coursework involving data analysis and technical reporting

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

  • Foundational knowledge of polymer or plastics chemistry

  • Familiarity with material screening and selection principles

  • Prior exposure to injection molding, injection molding process development, or rheology a plus

  • Prior experience in a Hands-on laboratory, co-op, or internship experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment preferred

Location and Duration

  • June- August 2026

  • 5 Days onsite in Fairhaven, MA

Compensation: $22-$26/hr

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. 

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

  

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