Product Development Intern, Packaging and Labeling Adhesives - Summer

Product Development Intern, Packaging and Labeling Adhesives - Summer 2026

Henkel invites a motivated intern to join our Adhesive Technologies business unit, where we empower our people to transform industries and provide customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

• Develop and optimize adhesive formulations in the lab for consumer goods packaging applications.
• Conduct sustainability assessments of newly developed adhesives to evaluate environmental impact and recyclability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align adhesive performance with packaging sustainability goals.
• Perform testing and analysis to ensure adhesives meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment, following all safety protocols and best practices.
• Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports, supporting data‑driven decision‑making.

• A rising junior graduating in 2028, a rising senior graduating in 2027, or a master’s/graduate student pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and material science, with formulation experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of sustainability, especially in packaging and materials.
• Laboratory experience, including familiarity with safety protocols and equipment.

• Exciting projects that allow you to make a real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel's online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.
• Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.
• Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship to help you achieve concrete goals.
• In‑person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

• Eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• Henkel's Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27, 2026, and runs through mid‑August.
• Recruitment for 2026 internships begins in late August 2025 and continues through early March 2026 or until all positions are filled.
• Following the internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full‑time employee.

Salary: $22–$27 per hour (the posted range may be adjusted in the future).

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected categories.