Adhesives Innovation Lab Intern - Summer

About this position

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

• Get hands‑on experience in a state‑of‑the‑art lab setting
• Learn and apply technical engineering skills/principles and be exposed to a wide variety of markets/applications
• Work independently and as a team member on challenging lab projects
• Provide technical support, perform research, collect data and report on adhesive and dispensing equipment performance in manufacturing processes and environments
• Troubleshoot, perform failure analysis and research competing products and equipment
• Act as a technical liaison with customers, sales, marketing, manufacturing and R&D
• Assist in the sales process by providing technical training, engineering support and identifying new product development opportunities

• A rising junior or rising senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science / Engineering or Material Science
• Knowledge of lab best practices and safety protocols
• Familiarity with design of experiments and scientific methods
• CAD experience is a plus
• Programming skills are a plus (Python preferred)

• Exciting projects that allow you to make 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 that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
• In‑person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country
• Salary: $22‑$27 per hour
• Housing stipend or relocation support available
• Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026 and runs through mid‑August

The internship may extend to a return internship or full‑time employment following the program. Opportunities for continuing professional development are available.

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, and other legally protected categories.