Research Engineer

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

• The Engineering Technology (ET) Group is responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing proprietary liquid coating technologies and equipment for our manufacturing plants worldwide, and we are looking for a Scientist/Engineer to join this creative, collaborative, and dynamic team!

• Technologies may include precision coating, extrusion, thermal embossing, drying/curing, lamination, and other web-based processes such as printing and label converting. The Research Engineer position will support senior staff through all phases of project execution, from concept design, to scale-up, commercialization, and requires close collaboration with vendors and Avery Dennison plants and personnel globally.

Responsibilities:

• Support global projects that require both mechanical design and process understanding.

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity, as well as focus on fundamentals and quantification.

• Design and execute necessary lab experiments in support of design and project objectives.

• Work with senior staff with product and process development, from conception, development, prototyping, to implementation.

• Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis for various liquid film coating, polymer processing applications, and airflow problems.

• Perform structural and heat transfer analysis using finite element modeling.

• Utilize and improve legacy numerical simulation codes and help to build new computational capabilities for ET.

• Interact with Avery Dennison plants and vendors to ensure that the equipment and processes provided meet all requirements and specifications. Work with Avery sites globally to ensure successful implementation of technology. 

• Create and maintain SOP & technical documentation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering required, with 3+ years of engineering, research, scientific or related experience. Advanced degrees preferred and can substitute years of experience. Recent graduates willing to take on challenges are encouraged to apply.

• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics.

• Fundamental knowledge of computational modeling methods such as CFD/ FEA for fluid flow, structural, and heat transfer analyses is also required. Demonstrated proficiency with Numerical Modeling & Simulation best practices and model verification/ validation techniques are highly preferred.

• Experience with at least one CFD and/or thermo-structural FEA package from commercial multiphysics software such as ANSYS, SIMULIA, COMSOL, MSC Software, or similar.

• Prior experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and hands-on testing, with a working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is highly preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize critical results and write in-depth technical reports.

• Good organizational and planning skills; ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.

• Must be willing/able to travel within the US and internationally

The salary range for this position is $90,000 -$130,000 / year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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