Product Development Intern - Summer 2026

Henkel

Rocky Hill, CT

Internship

Intern

22/hr-27/hr

4 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

Work with experienced chemists and scientist on adhesives product development in the leading adhesive company
Gain working experience at a large, global organization
Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab
Provide support for various projects assigned by Sr. Chemist, Scientist and/or Lab Manager
Prepare batch formulations according to written instructions by Sr. Chemist, Scientist and/or Lab Manager
Understand chemical ingredients and formulating under instructions
Employ basic problem-solving skill sets to overcome project bottlenecks and maintain project deliverable dates
Collect and organize data in a coherent format and communicate basic observations regarding data and/or experimental outcome
Conduct hands on adhesive product development for electric device applications in laboratory

Requirements

An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Science
Ability to gather, understand, and interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other team members in product development programs
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a team member and independently on multi-task assignments
Previous internship experience is preferred but not required

Nice to Have

Previous internship experience

Qualifications

Educational background in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Science
Ability to interpret chemical, physical and mechanical data

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
Internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support

Working at Henkel

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer that values innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company builds on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day through its innovative and sustainable brands and technologies across global teams.

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