Product Development Intern, Packaging Adhesives – Summer 2027

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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.  

What you´ll do

As a Product Development Intern in our Packaging Adhesives team, you will:

  • Participate in the development of innovative and sustainable adhesive products tailored to customer and market needs.
  • Support efforts to streamline and optimize the existing product portfolio for improved efficiency and performance.
  • Evaluate new technologies, raw materials, or capabilities for their potential use in packaging adhesive applications.
  • Assist in designing and executing lab experiments to test product performance and suitability.
  • Develop and refine test procedures to enhance product selection accuracy and application effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical findings into actionable product improvements.

What makes you a good fit

  • An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 or master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and effective collaboration.
  • Strong laboratory skills, including precision in experimental setup and data collection.
  • Ability to create, manage, and execute project plans with attention to detail and timelines.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and cross-functional partners in a dynamic environment.  

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • 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.   

Additional information

  • This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support
  • This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
  • Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
  • If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from a recruiter on our talent acquisition team
  • If a position you applied for is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary range for this role is $22-27/hour. This is the rate 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. 

JOB ID: req87892

Job Locations: United States

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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