Textile Machinery Specialist for Product Development

Company Description

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 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our teamvia [email protected]. 

Job Description

The successful candidate will assume a crucial role in the advancement of textile machinery and narrow textiles, with a particular emphasis on RFID technology. Responsibilities will encompass the ongoing development, troubleshooting, and production of textile constructions, in addition to other vital tasks.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Continued development and fault analysis of textile machinery and narrow textiles, with a focus on the RFID field.
• Production of textile constructions, including the creation of laying patterns, draw plans, and cartridges.
• Beaming and point paper planning to ensure optimal production processes.
• Parameterization and further development of machinery to enhance efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in textile machinery and processes, demonstrated by extensive experience with various machine types and in-depth knowledge of textile techniques.

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with textile machinery, including raschel, narrow fabric weaving, knitting, and jacquard machines, along with their mechanical connections. Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, basic mechanical training or experience, and familiarity with RFID principles and applications are preferred.
• Textile Expertise: In-depth knowledge of yarns/threads, binding systems, and weaving/knitting techniques.
• Troubleshooting Acumen: Proven ability to conduct fault analysis on both mechanical and textile technical levels.
• Technical Documentation: Demonstrated ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Language Skills: Fluency in German and English
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 15-20% of the time.
• Communication: Open and direct communication style.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach and strong team player.
• Problem-Solving: A patient and analytical approach to troubleshooting complex issues.

Additional Information

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html