Senior Material Design and Simulation Engineer

About the Position

Senior Material Design and Simulation Engineer

Mill Hall, PA, United States

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Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Material Design & Simulation Engineer to join our global Advanced Materials Solutions (AMS) team within the Materials Group Division. You will support business growth and work to expand Avery Dennison’s focus in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) related to multi-component synergistic materials design and polymer synthesis and processing.

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Responsibilities

• Application of mathematical modeling and numerical simulation to optimize product design, polymer processing, and synergistic material performance.
• Partner directly with product development scientists, pilot facility teams, operations, third-party contract manufacturers, and equipment vendors to accelerate R&D and commercialization.
• Provide technical feedback for business case development, assist with presentations to senior management, and complete feasibility assessments of complex problems.
• Participate in new process technology development, including fluid flow design, specifying new equipment, and reactor design.
• Collaborate with corporate intellectual property counsel regarding right to market, patent applications, and office actions, while utilizing strong problem-solving skills to anticipate potential obstacles.

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Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience using numerical simulations, mathematical modeling, and experimentation for application to product and process development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, polymer science, physics, or chemistry (advanced degree preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of fluid flow, pressure, temperature, mixing behavior, and chemical or molecular reaction environments inside vessels and related equipment.
• Strong project management and well-developed leadership skills with comfort leading multiple projects simultaneously and communicating effectively at multiple levels within the organization.
• Experience with laboratory safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), chemical hazards, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10-20% of the time.

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We Offer

• Inclusive Healthcare: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: Automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Life Insurance: Basic Life Insurance (Company paid): Provides twice your base annual salary up to a $50,000 maximum at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

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About the Company

Avery Dennison is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status.