About 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.

The Technical Solution Lead for food is responsible for leading the technical development of solutions for enabling the use of various digital trigger technologies for the food segment. The Technical Solution Lead works closely with the Segment Innovation Team and Global R&D teams to develop and demonstrate the value of the overall solution. The Technical Solution Lead must have a thorough understanding of RFID reader systems and RF theory. The Technical Solution Lead will be responsible for creating proof of concepts, prototypes and other demonstrators by combining the digital triggers with real world customer applications.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the technical development of new digital trigger solutions for the food segment.  Applies existing experience in RFID reader systems, electromagnetic theory to develop new solutions (combination of triggers & reader infrastructure) in the food segment.
• Strong communication skills focused on both technical and customer facing presentation of solutions.
• Understanding of system design, hardware and software requirements for both POC and scaled deployments.
• Proven ability to design solutions that directly impact customer needs.
• Proven track record of working through complex problems while remaining focused on customer goals. 
• Collaborates with global R&D and Segment Innovation teams to design systems relevant to real world customer applications, including tag performance, RFID reader system optimization and integration.
• Ability to switch between big picture vision and hands-on prototyping of new digital triggers and RFID reader system implementation.
• Initiation and development of new IP around digital trigger solutions for the food segment.
• Responsible for ownership of the solution from ideation to finalization.

• B.Sc. degree in Electrical engineering or related discipline; masters preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in RFID reader system implementations.
• Good understanding of the fundamentals of RFID technology and electromagnetic theory.
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience in the field of wireless communication/identification, including RFID, BLE, and other technologies.
• Understanding of wired and wireless network systems, IOT software, firmware functionality and system integration.
• 5+ years experience with RFID reader functionality, settings and antenna configuration/selection. 
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience in data integration for RFID systems is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be an innovative, creative thinker who is comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• State of the art facilities 

• Workplace & work hours flexibility

• International environment 

• A growing team with good spirit!

• Competitive total rewards

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, dis-ability, protected veteran status or other protected status.