Mechanical Engineering Intern ( Summer 2026)

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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 a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our business in North America during the summer of 2026 on our Hardware Engineering Team. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in mechanical design, product development and testing while contributing to cutting edge technologies including RFID, IoT and smart labeling systems.   Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program throughout the organization.

We are considering individuals who are excited about working in our state of the art facility in Miamisburg, OH.

What you will be doing

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures for hardware products.

• Support the creation of 3D models, detailed engineering drawings, and prototypes using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

• Participate in the testing and evaluation of prototypes, including stress tests, tolerance analysis, and thermal management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and firmware engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into complete systems.

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Summer Internship 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 summer interns 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 Summer Interns 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 at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on innovative projects in RFID, IoT, and smart labeling technologies

• Gain practical experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and testing within a supportive and collaborative environment

• Access to mentorship and learning opportunities with industry experts 

Qualifications

What you will need to bring to the program

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