Product Development Intern – Summer 2026 - Now Hiring!

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, you will :
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies and raw materials in the development of adhesives and sealants.
• Support the formulation and preparation of product batches in a lab environment.
• Learn and apply standardized methodologies for testing product performance and quality.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identifying trends and potential improvements.
• Collaborate with senior technologists to discuss findings and contribute to product innovation.
• Participate in the development of innovative new products through hands-on experimentation and research.

What makes you a good fit

An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Excellent team player with a proactive and supportive attitude.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Capable of planning and organizing lab work with guidance, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

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.

Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.

If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.

If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

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.