[Hiring] Technical Applications Specialist @Avery Dennison

Role Description

This position is a remote opportunity IF you live on the East Coast. Full-time Technical Services team member to support the R&D team and provide customer field support. They will need to support the R&D team with evaluation of new products from an installer’s point of view or existing products that have been improved. As part of the R&D support, you will be the voice of the customer within the laboratory. This will help the lab better understand what is needed in the market so they can develop the best products possible. The candidate will need to be able to provide field and technical support in both English and Spanish.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of all Taylor products along with their limitations and benefits.
• Test new and improved products to evaluate usability and function.
• Take a prototype out of the lab and test it in real-world conditions to see if it performs as needed.
• Develop “use-case” data, establishing the best application method required for a customer to use new products.
• Perform competitive analysis: Benchmark the new development against what is already available in the market.
• Assist the lab by preparing substrates as needed.
• Assemble samples for testing.
• Perform project testing as needed.
• Keep the project portal up to date with progress reports for projects assigned to you.
• Assist other team members with projects as needed.
• Help establish testing procedures for non-standard projects.
• Prepare reports from completed projects.
• Provide photos of the testing process for reports.
• Travel when needed for inspections or training events.
• Perform field training with distribution and OEM partners.
• Assist the sales department with trade shows and training.
• Troubleshoot product failures at customer sites.
• Answer technical questions from the tech line.
• Support the sales team as needed to handle technical questions.
• Assist with in-person and remote training events.
• Educate customers and distributors on handling, applying, or maintaining Taylor’s products safely and efficiently.
• Keep the training facility neat and organized to prevent safety hazards.
• Stay up to date with the latest ASTM protocols related to flooring installation.
• Ensure all company equipment is properly maintained and safe.
• Support other Avery Dennison divisions as required.
• Support manufacturing as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have an extensive installation background.
• Experience with carpet, resilient, and wood flooring installation is essential.
• Certification from CFI, NWFA, IUPAT or another recognized training organization is preferred.
• Must be bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Good communication skills.
• Exceptional de-escalation skills and maintain a composed, professional demeanor.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Basic understanding of computers and their operation.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Have or acquire a valid passport.

Requirements

• Installation experience is essential with a good understanding of the application of adhesives, primers, and sealers.
• Must be able to apply adhesives and coatings.
• Must have sufficient body strength to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. of flooring and/or adhesives as needed.

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion.

Taylor Adhesives is a specialty adhesives manufacturer delivering high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions to a diverse range of industrial and converting markets. Known for technical expertise, customer responsiveness, and manufacturing excellence, Taylor Adhesives partners closely with customers to solve complex application challenges and enable differentiated products.