Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Avery Dennison

Divisional Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Avery Dennison, developing automation solutions for manufacturing processes. Leading technical projects and mentoring site-level technical teams across North America.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,725 - $150,416 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic automation roadmaps and leading complex engineering projects while providing technical mentorship. Proficient in industrial systems and project management tools, with a strong ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

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Strategic Automation Roadmap DevelopmentIndustrial Electrical SystemsAutoCAD ProficiencyProject Management with MS ProjectTechnical Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeIndustrial Electrical SystemsPneumatic SystemsHydraulic SystemsAutoCADMS ProjectSix SigmaHigh-Volume Manufacturing ProcessesCapital Equipment PurchasingTechnical Assignments

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMS ProjectSmartsheet

Industry Keywords

Automation SolutionsAGVsRoboticsCobotsLean SigmaEngineering Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a five-year strategic automation roadmap to outline long-term investment opportunities
Define the technical scope for MG-NA automation projects, including AGVs, robotics, and cobots
Lead and coordinate complex, long-term engineering projects from inception to completion within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and coaching to site-level technical teams on automation solutions
Partner with international regions to benchmark and transfer best-in-class Avery Dennison automation solutions worldwide
Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel and internal leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field is required
Minimum of 6+ years of engineering, research, or scientific experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years with a Master’s degree)
Strong background in industrial electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; must be able to complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision
Proficiency in AutoCAD to develop and update complex drawings (P&IDs, PFDs)
Experience with MS Project or Smartsheet for project tracking
Working knowledge of Six Sigma and ELS (Avery Dennison's Enterprise Lean Sigma) principles preferred
Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes and capital equipment purchasing
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute requirements
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestic and international, based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
Paid parental leave
401K eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
Paid vacation and paid holidays