Operations Controls Early Career Program - Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

What we are looking for

Avery Dennison’s North America Operations Early Career Program (OECP) has a single business focus to build talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the OECP serves as the talent pipeline for operations roles throughout the organization.

We are looking for agile problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment to be our next Operations Associate within controls. Associates receive in-depth exposure to multiple areas/divisions of our business.  Our program is flexible and passionate about the development needs of our associates alongside the needs of the business.  With a 24-30 month training curriculum that is rooted in our Avery Dennison values, and will guide you on your career path.

This position will start its first rotation in the Mentor, Ohio area, and then will be rotated to any of our sites in the following states, IN, PA, IL, GA or OH.  

What you will be doing

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Early Careers Program Associate will be:

We are looking for a motivated  Controls Engineer to join our team! As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, specification, development, and implementation of controls systems for various manufacturing equipment.

What you will be doing:

• Familiarizing yourself with various programming software platforms

• Leading/Supporting projects requiring electrical and controls input

• Maintaining data acquisition systems

• Editing/Creating Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens for operators

• Assessing aging or obsolete controls equipment and proposing solutions

• Reading/Updating electrical schematics

• Troubleshooting issues with controls systems

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Early Career Program (ECP) is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other ECP associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with a leader within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.  

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we encourage our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s).  ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Women’s Leadership Development), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and Voz Latina.

What you will need to bring to the program

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

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical, Automation, Controls.  Expected graduation date should be  December 2024 (to start in January 2025 preferred) or May 2025 (to start in June 2025)

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship/co-op experience required or relevant work experience

• Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc. 

• Volunteerism or similar activities

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 40 percent of the time 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Additional information

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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