RFID New Product Development Engineering Intern ( Summer 2026) to Co-Op (through December 2026)
About The Position
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 2026 ( end of May - August) and can move into a Co-Op position through December 2026. 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 2026 Internship, a Fall 2026 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.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or other Engineering discipline.
- Must be at least junior standing
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
- Ability to travel 10 - 20 percent of the time
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Internships and Co Ops at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.
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Career Level
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