RFID Applications Engineering Co-op - Summer 2027 (plus one semester)

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries.

About the role

We are seeking an RFID Applications Engineer Co-Op to join our business in North America during the summer. You will be responsible for providing support for product engineers working on the development of RFID tags, printer systems, and RFID reader systems operating in the HF and UHF bands. The work environment will be primarily an office or application lab. You will use various automated RFID test systems and RFID printer and reader systems. Work activities require an understanding of engineering disciplines and scientific processes sufficient to support testing, data collection, data organization, and reporting. Our co-op program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with engineers and influencing product development and customer use case decisions
• Obtaining deep knowledge of RFID technology which can be a critical link for enabling the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Omni-Channel fulfillment
• Working as part of a technical team environment, with professionals trained on testing methods, critical thinking, data analysis and reporting in spreadsheets, and generating technical and customer-facing reports
• Providing support for product engineers working on the development of RFID tags, printer systems, and RFID reader systems operating in the HF and UHF bands
• Utilizing automated RFID test systems and RFID printer and reader systems to support testing, data collection, data organization, and reporting

Qualifications

Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or other Engineering discipline.

• General familiarity with electronic systems and introductory programming background is preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel or Google Equivalent
• Previous co-op experience
• Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, etc.
• Volunteerism or similar activities

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
• Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non-summer term
• Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50 - $29.00/hour based on where you are academically.