Senior Material Design and Simulation Engineer

Avery Dennison Corporation; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Senior Material Design & Simulation Engineer to advance computational design across multi-component materials. The role focuses on CFD/FEA for polymer synthesis, processing, and synergistic materials development, collaborating with global teams to meet evolving market needs.

The position requires strong modeling, experimentation, and leadership, with the ability to drive technical programs in a hybrid environment and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years using numerical simulations and mathematical modeling for product/process development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, polymer science, physics, or chemistry.
• Understanding of fluid flow, pressure, temperature, mixing in vessels and related equipment.
• Strong project management and leadership across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply mathematical modeling and numerical simulation to optimize product design and polymer processing.
• Collaborate with product development scientists, pilot facilities, operations, and vendors to accelerate R&D.
• Provide technical feedback for business case development and senior management presentations.
• Contribute to new process technology development including reactor design and equipment specification.
• Engage with IP counsel regarding patent applications and office actions.

Skills

Numerical simulations

Mathematical modeling

Experimentation

Fluid flow

Polymer science

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, polymer science, physics, or chemistry

Tools

CFD/FEA software

Job description

Senior Material Design and Simulation Engineer

• Full-time

Senior Material Design & Simulation Engineer

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

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

Inclusive Healthcare: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.

401(k) Retirement Savings: 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.

Life Insurance: Basic Life Insurance (Company paid): Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.

Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

About the role

Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior Material Design & Simulation Engineer to join the global Advanced Materials Solutions (AMS) team within the Materials Group Division. You will support business growth and work to expand Avery Dennison’s focus in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) related to multi-component synergistic materials design and polymer synthesis and processing. Specifically, you will work across our global businesses and technical teams to identify, develop, and deploy computational design and analysis to aid in solving rapidly evolving market-driven material needs. You will support multi-functional teams in the ideation of new product designs and commercialization chemistries, while collaborating directly with product development scientists, pilot facility teammates, operations associates, third-party contract manufacturers, and equipment vendors.

A progressive problem solver is needed to leverage scientific fundamentals, robust experimentation, and computational theory. You will propose practical solutions for complex product and process development challenges through creative and agile technical leadership. You will leverage active engagement with multi-functional teams and drive to work independently toward business and organizational needs. We are looking for someone with a growth mentality to bring new and evolving ideas.

Key Responsibilities

This position operates in a hybrid work environment based in Mill Hall, PA.

Application of mathematical modeling and numerical simulation to optimize product design, polymer processing, and synergistic material performance.

Partner directly with product development scientists, pilot facility teams, operations, third-party contract manufacturers, and equipment vendors to accelerate R&D and commercialization.

Provide technical feedback for business case development, assist with presentations to senior management, and complete feasibility assessments of complex problems.

Participate in new process technology development, including fluid flow design, specifying new equipment, and reactor design.

Collaborate with corporate intellectual property counsel regarding right to market, patent applications, and office actions, while utilizing strong problem-solving skills to anticipate potential obstacles.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience using numerical simulations, mathematical modeling, and experimentation for application to product and process development.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, polymer science, physics, or chemistry (advanced degree preferred).

Demonstrated understanding of fluid flow, pressure, temperature, mixing behavior, and chemical or molecular reaction environments inside vessels and related equipment.

Strong project management and well-developed leadership skills with comfort leading multiple projects simultaneously and communicating effectively at multiple levels within the organization.

Experience with laboratory safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), chemical hazards, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10-20% of the time.

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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