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

Socket.dev; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking an RFID Applications Engineer Co-Op in North America for the Fall term. You will assist product development teams, working with RFID tags, printers, and readers in HF and UHF bands, and support data collection and testing efforts. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on lab work.

The program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program, with opportunities to grow within a global materials science company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or other Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of CNC Technology.
• General familiarity with electronic systems and introductory programming background (Python, C#).
• MS Word, Excel or Google equivalents.
• Previous co-op experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with engineers on product development and customer use case decisions.
• Develop deep knowledge of RFID technology and its IoT, blockchain and omni-channel relevance.
• Join a technical team with focus on testing, data analysis, and reporting.
• Support engineers in RFID tag, printer, and reader development (HF/UHF).
• Operate automated RFID test systems and data collection processes.

Skills

CNC technology

Python

C#

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Docs/Sheets

co-op experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

RFID test systems

RFID printer and reader systems

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our 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 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 Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects. We're seeking an RFID Applications Engineer Co-Op to join our business in North America during the Fall. 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. You are expected to work in support of product 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. Our co-op program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program throughout the organization.

Key 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

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

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

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
• 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

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 identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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.