FootJoy Engineering Footwear Co-op Spring 2024
: FootJoy is currently interviewing biomedical and mechanical engineering students to assist Engineering Staff with golf-specific footwear testing and technology innovation. We are looking for a biomedical or mechanical engineering major to apply engineering and sports biomechanics to advance golf footwear performance. In this role, you will learn how our footwear is developed from concept to commercialization.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with initiating standard and custom golf footwear test equipment and test procedures
- Assist with performance test equipment specifications, design and construction
- Assist in performing mechanical, biomechanical and psychophysical (perception) testing
- Assist with data processing and data analysis to identify trends and create reports with findings
- Work with Advanced Developers and Factory Partners to build and refine experimental prototypes
- Collaborate w/ internal partners & outside vendors to develop new technologies
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering Program
- Must be available to work full-time as a co-op either Spring (January) or Fall (August)
- Strong time/project management skills & the desire to build/expand competency in this area
- One prior co-op preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Python preferred; measurement and analysis course work, basic understanding of statistical principles required
- Student must be able to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to move about a golf course and lift 80lbs
- Must have a personal vehicle to travel to and from events with supplies to conduct event in Footwear Performance Lab