RFID New Product Development Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Location: Fletcher, NC, us Department: Early Careers Programme Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. 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. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. 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

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns and co-ops do not shy away from a challenge and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Intern and Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and a supportive team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship and Co-Op Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We’re seeking an RFID New Process Development Engineer to join our business in North America during the Summer of 2027 ( end of May - August) and can move into a Co-Op position through December 2027. You will be responsible for providing support for process engineers working on the development of new technology for the mass manufacturing of Intelligent Labels/RFID tags. You are expected to work in support of process development engineers. 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.

This position is available for candidates seeking a Summer 2027 Internship, a Fall 2027 Co-Op, or both, an Internship that transitions into a Co-Op.

Our internship and co-op program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Working directly with engineers and influencing process 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, documentation, and generating technical and customer-facing reports

Internships and Co Ops at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

Qualifications

What you will need to bring to the program

Education

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

Preferred Experience

Knowledge of CNC Technology

General familiarity with electronic systems and introductory programming background is preferred ( Python, C# )

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 be at least junior standing

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

Travel

Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time

Additional Information

The hourly salary for this position is $25.50 - $29.00/hour based off where you are at academically.

The hourly rate 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identit