Summary
Henkel is a global organization focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, with this role supporting its Adhesive Technologies business unit. The R&D Engineering Intern will develop and test product coating formulations, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development.
Responsibilities
- Creating and testing product coating formulations to meet customer and performance requirements
- Conducting experiments and performing technical procedures to support new and existing product development
- Planning and executing tests to ensure formulations meet critical-to-quality (CTQ) standards
- Gathering and analyzing ideas from the internal R&D team to enhance product functionality
- Evaluating test results and translating findings into actionable insights
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product development with customer needs
Skills
- A current junior or current senior pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Ability to analyze structured data to identify patterns and trends in material behavior
- Skilled in developing structure–property relationships to guide the design of next-generation materials
- Strong foundation in materials science, data interpretation, and experimental analysis
Qualifications
Must Haves
- A current junior or current senior pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Ability to analyze structured data to identify patterns and trends in material behavior
- Skilled in developing structure–property relationships to guide the design of next-generation materials
- Strong foundation in materials science, data interpretation, and experimental analysis
Benefits
- 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.