Product Development Intern - Summer 2026

Henkel

Elgin, IL

Internship

Intern

22/hr-27/hr

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Join a small, collaborative team of product development professionals focused on structural bonding solutions for our brands Technomelt and Loctite.
Gain hands-on experience formulating structural adhesives, such as polyurethanes, to meet challenging market requirements.
Prepare and test lab-scale adhesive formulations under the guidance of senior scientists.
Utilize digital scientific tools to accelerate product development and data analysis.
Contribute to ideation, lab experimentation, and evaluation of test results.
Support innovation projects aimed at developing next-generation adhesive technologies.

Requirements

An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 or master's student / graduate pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Material Sciences or Engineering.
Hands-on experience or coursework in chemistry, polymers, or materials science.
Interest in digital tools and data analysis for scientific research.
Strong teamwork and communication skills in a lab environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with formulation or testing of adhesives or polymers.
Familiarity with digital scientific tools and data analysis software.

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Material Sciences or Engineering.
Expected graduation in 2027, 2028, or 2029.

Benefits & Perks

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.
This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

Working at Henkel

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering a global and inclusive work environment.

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