Summer 2027

RFID Applications Engineer Co-op

Summer 2027, Plus one semester

Posted on 8/18/2026

Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison

10,001+ employees

Materials science and RFID labeling solutions

Compensation Overview

$25.50 - $29/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Miamisburg, OH, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Blockchain
Google Workspace
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Must be willing to join during at least two semesters, including one non-summer term.
  • Must be able to travel 10–20 percent of the time.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with engineers and influence product development and customer use case decisions.
  • Obtain deep knowledge of RFID technology and its applications in the Internet of Things, blockchain, and omnichannel fulfillment.
  • Work as part of a technical team using testing methods, critical thinking, data analysis, spreadsheet reporting, and technical and customer-facing report generation.
  • Provide support for product engineers developing RFID tags, printer systems, and RFID reader systems operating in the HF and UHF bands.
  • Use automated RFID test systems and RFID printer and reader systems to support testing, data collection, data organization, and reporting.
Desired Qualifications
  • General familiarity with electronic systems and an introductory programming background.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or an equivalent Google application.
  • Previous co-op experience.
  • Experience through student organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Chemical Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, or the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
  • Volunteerism or similar activities.

Avery Dennison provides materials science and digital identification solutions to improve branding, labeling, and supply chain efficiency across industries such as retail, apparel, logistics, and healthcare. Its products include pressure-sensitive materials, RFID tags, and labeling solutions, which enable tracking, identification, and efficient handling of goods. These materials and technologies work together to automate workflow, reduce waste, and increase visibility by labeling items and enabling item-level tracking through RFID. The company differentiates itself through its broad, integrated portfolio of high-performance materials and digital tagging technologies, a global footprint, and a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. Its goal is to help customers operate more efficiently while reducing environmental impact and strengthening supply chain transparency.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mentor, Ohio

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $2.46 billion, beating estimates and lifting shares.
  • The July 30, 2026 guidance reaffirmed $10.00–$10.30 adjusted EPS for 2026.
  • The August 12, 2026 ADvantage portfolio expands sustainable tape demand across industrial customers.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 strength included customer pre-buying, and management expects Q3 destocking.
  • Raw-material inflation reappeared in March 2026, pressuring margins despite planned price increases.
  • RFID standards and material science commoditize; failure to sustain product leadership weakens Avery Dennison's moat.

What makes Avery Dennison unique

  • Avery Dennison’s July 16, 2026 AD CleanFlake RFID approval separates sustainability and tracking.
  • Its February 25, 2026 AD IdentiFresh targets hard fresh-food categories competitors still struggle with.
  • Eventshop and Wiliot partnerships extend Avery Dennison into connected packaging and ambient IoT.

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Benefits

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Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

10%
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Images Magazine
Aug 3rd, 2026
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WTOP
Jul 30th, 2026
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