[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Avery Dennison jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Avery Dennison · Mentor, OH, United States # Manufacturing Automation Engineer Mentor, OH, United States Remote Full-time Manufacturing & Production Listed on Avery Dennison’s official careers site. Posted September 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000152685419-manufacturing-automation-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Avery Dennison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) / Manufacturing Automation Engineer ## Job description Avery Dennison is seeking a Divisional Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join our North America Materials Group (MG-NA). In this remote-based role, you will act as a Senior-Level Specialist, serving as a recognized expert and best-practice resource for automation within and outside your discipline. You will lead and shape the vision for automation across our expansive manufacturing network, including major sites in Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia, and finishing centers nationwide. As a key member of the MG-NA Process Technology team reporting to the Technical Director, you will provide imaginative and practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Your mission is to identify and implement automation opportunities across receiving, storage, material handling, coating, finishing, and shipping. ### Key Responsibilities Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a five-year strategic automation roadmap to outline long-term investment opportunities. ### Technical Leadership Define the technical scope for MG-NA automation projects, including AGVs, robotics, and cobots. ### Project Management Lead and coordinate complex, long-term engineering projects from inception to completion within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. ### Collaboration & Coaching Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and coaching to site-level technical teams on automation solutions. ### Global Benchmarking Partner with international regions to benchmark and transfer best-in-class Avery Dennison automation solutions worldwide. ### Expert Consultation Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel and internal leadership. ### Core Competencies Demonstrate Self-Leadership by displaying agility in changing circumstances, championing collaboration across functional teams, and delivering high-quality results despite obstacles. ## Qualifications To be successful in this Senior Specialist role, you must possess in-depth knowledge and experience in your specialty. ### Education Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field is required. ### Master's degree is preferred Experience Minimum of 10 + years of engineering experience in controls/automation including capital projects. 7+ years of exp will be considered for those with Master's+ engineering degrees. ### Technical Expertise Strong background in industrial electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; must be able to complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision. ### Systems & Design Proficiency in AutoCAD to develop and update complex drawings (P&IDs, PFDs). Experience with MS Project or Smartsheet for project tracking. ### Methodology Working knowledge of Six Sigma and ELS (Avery Dennison's Enterprise Lean Sigma) principles preferred. ### Operations Knowledge Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes and capital equipment purchasing. ### Communication Strong verbal and written skills; ability to interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute requirements. ### Travel Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestic and international, based on business needs. #LI-Remote ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 18 days - Location: Mentor, OH, United States - Work arrangement: Remote - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000152685419-manufacturing-automation-engineer) ## More jobs at Avery Dennison ### [Business Development Manager, Durables](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/dc2a31fff9bd707c4276/) Mentor, OH, United States ### [Principal Enterprise Data Platform Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/8271cb09052c4b28dee9/) Mentor, OH, United States ### [Senior NA Strategic IL Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/4d1ece97ff9928d5a823/) Mentor, OH, United States ### [(Senior) Production Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/33f0873087e9063c1eb7/) Củ Chi, Vietnam ### [(Senior) QC Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/08a4a4afc4cd71965a77/) Bắc Ninh, Vietnam ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Process Automation Engineer III, Manufacturing Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/103a8f34421ce04bc9f5/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Automation Technician, 7am - 7pm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/a535b3bd832e40e1b851/) Sanmina-SCI · Amery, WI, US ### [Manufacturing Automation Technician, 7am - 7pm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/86133720d5f4b6a713fc/) Sanmina-SCI · Menomonie, WI, US ### [Automation Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/50b114da7eaa2ca40082/) Amazon · US, TX, Houston ### [Automation Process Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Design & Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/b13199238a5e61de2a2b/) Amazon · US, CA, Cupertino OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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