Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel • Bridgewater, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• A rising junior or rising senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry
• Experience in an academic lab or industrial internship preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques for polymer synthesis and characterization

Responsibilities

• Attain hands-on experience of end-use testing of various adhesive technologies and applications such as tapes & labels, paper and e-commerce
• Gain exposure to R&D and customer facing roles in a leading adhesive manufacturing company
• Experience what a practical day is like for an Engineer in the corporate world
• Evaluate adhesives and coatings for end-use testing and commercialization
• Work with a project Supervisor to strategically plan and execute the technical project and provide timely updates to the team and management
• Optimize and develop test methods for evaluation of coatings and adhesives for product recommendation.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern