Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

What we are looking for

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns and co-ops  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 & Co-Op 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 an encouraging team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We’re seeking an Innovation Co-Op to join our Front End Innovation team in Global R&D  based in North America (Mentor, OH) in January 2024 (or sooner) in a part- time capacity during the academic year. This position is hybrid, with remote work and some in-person meetings. 

In this role, you will assist global teams in validating their early-stage ideas (including market opportunity analysis, the formulation of a value proposition / hypothesis, and customer discovery / voice of customer to identify insights) in the following materials-related areas: Labels, Packaging, Graphics, Performance or Multi-Functional Materials, Digital Identification Solutions, that can be found in Energy Storage, Connected CPG, Sustainable Packaging or High Performance Products.

What you will be doing

The primary roles and responsibilities of this internship will be:

• Conduct primary and secondary market research, with a focus on delivering useful insights, map out value chains, and ultimately develop business cases and assess and validate the commercial potential of novel technologies.
• Collaborate with and support various teams in evaluating the potential of their market-driven innovation ideas by helping gather information (internal/external) and conduct assessments that inform all aspects of commercial potential and viability
• Validate the existence of problems to be solved, and AD’s ability to compete in this market (“Right to Win”)
• Execute environment, context, and trend analysis, translating insights into market segments “so what’s”
• Participate in the development of strategic and technology roadmaps 

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Internship & 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 interns or 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 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, networking and defining your early career path.  

In addition, as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we welcome 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(Woman’s), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG), and Voz Latina.

Internship and Co Op positions at Avery Dennison are paid.

• Pursuing a business-related degree with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, market research/data analytics, tech & innovation OR Masters Engineering Management, an MBA or related field required.
• Previous internship/co op experience or relevant work experience ( a must)

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated interest in startup and big corporation innovation (project work, business, technology analysis, or similar)
• Local candidate to Cleveland, Ohio area
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated teamwork, and leadership skills in order to succeed across many diverse functional disciplines and regional cultures
• Participation in student organizations or volunteerism or similar activities

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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