Packaging Engineering Intern

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.

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

• Participating in package testing and line/filling trials to validate packaging performance.
• Supporting the Packaging Engineering team in identifying and evaluating new materials to optimize cost and performance.
• Collaborating with vendors on packaging designs and requirements for cost-driven or customer-driven projects.
• Conducting root cause analysis on packaging quality issues and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers.
• Benchmarking packaging components and processes to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives within the production environment.

• 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student in Packaging Engineering or a related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and processes
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  AutoCAD skills are a plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Comfortable presenting conclusions and recommendations to management
• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn while supporting various team projects

• 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.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

• This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• The anticipated start date for this internship is January 8, 2027, and the anticipated end date is June 18, 2027.

The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified 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, and other legally protected categories.