Job Description

What we are looking for

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship 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 R&D Intern to join our North American business during the summer of 2026. You will be responsible for completing an assignment focused on process improvement initiatives and collaborating with the R&D leadership team in one of our state of the art facilities. After a successful summer an R&D Intern will get hands-on experience. Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in R&D and throughout the organization.

We are considering individuals who are excited about working in Painesville, Ohio for the summer of 2026.

What you will be doing

Use design of experiment techniques and statistical methods to plan and perform testing and process trials on laboratory, pilot and production-scale equipment.
Execute testing protocols to measure product performance against customer requirements in conjunction with Avery Dennison testing facilities
Collaborate with businesses across R&D teams to translate platform technology into next-generation products
Formulate new products against sustainability and digitization targets

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Co-Op Program 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 co-ops and Early Careers Program associates from various tracks, you quickly develop a community of individuals all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the peer mentoring program. Paired with an Early Careers Associate or program graduate within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your early career path.

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we welcome our Co-Op 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.

Internships and Co Ops at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

Qualifications

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

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Preferred Experience

Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience
Experience in an industrial R&D lab environment preferred
Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc.
Volunteerism or similar activities

Requirements:

*Must have reliable transportation to and from work

*Sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Travel

Ability to travel 10 percent of the time