Job Information
Avery Dennison Lead Software Engineer in Miamisburg, Ohio
Company Description
ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials.
The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.
Avery Dennison is everywhere you look:
We not only embrace change… we drive it.
Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action.
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:
Structured learning and development
Mentoring program
Competitive total rewards
Commitment to Sustainability
At Avery Dennison we do what we love and we love what we do.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Description
Opportunity:
Be part of the Engineering Innovation team developing new products for Avery Dennison including, but not limited to, portable and industrial thermal barcode printers, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), wireless solutions, accessories and services. Work within formal and informal teams; Utilize project management tools; Utilize individual creativity to resolve design and materials problems, Develop novel and successful products; Work closely with other corporate technical, manufacturing, and marketing resources; Will manage to milestones and have top-line growth objectives.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Ability to communicate complex technical information to customers / end users in simple, easy to understand language.
Able to lead a team of software/firmware engineers by taking the role of system architect, working with the project manager to develop task lists, timelines, and resource allocations, then driving the team toward those goals.
Generate new ideas for products.
Maintain awareness of advances in technology and competitive intellectual property.
Leverage internal and external experts to accomplish goals.
Methodical Problem Solving: uses a methodical approach (builds mental models, designs experiments, develops test tools, etc) in understanding and solving problems.
Take an integral member role as part of a development team, contribute during conceptual design and architectural strategic planning sessions, provide technical input and analysis, perform code reviews, and actively participate in code development as part of the overall engineering team.
Provide on-going enhancements and code maintenance for multiple simultaneous projects.
Produce in-line documentation in compliance with Avery Dennison standards.
Skills/Techniques: proficient in using design techniques, debugging skills; easily makes technology choices; good technical and software development background.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor's degree, from an accredited university, in computer engineering and/or computer science with an emphasis on embedded systems firmware design.
7+ years of experience writing embedded firmware as well as providing input into the design of systems at the architectural level.
Demonstrated experience in new product development and stage gate product development processes.
Familiarity with remote device connectivity using wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and related IoT communications.
Develop firmware using C++ within a RTOS environment.
Basic understanding of OS internals and multithreaded programming.
Familiarity with Green Hills Integrity OS a plus.
Familiarity with Linux and/or Android development environments a plus
Develop Android Applications using Java / Kotlin.
Understanding of Android JNI layers.
Understanding of automated build processes, including Jenkins and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Understanding Android’s SE-Linux requirements for the Android OS is a plus.
An extensive, in-depth and demonstrable understanding of the overall software development life cycle (SDLC) process.
Excellent analytical capability with the expertise to research and apply logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of technical problems, including the ability to understand, write and decode formulas, scientific equations, and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and the Google online suite of products (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
Strong verbal and written communication skills, a self-starter with outstanding leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a diverse team with diverse cultures across multiple geographic locations.
An absolute passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
Additional Information
Supervisory Responsibilities
If applicable, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Management Disclaimer
Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Avery Dennison may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled