Application Engineering Intern – Summer 2026

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

116d • $22 - $27

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

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in planning and conducting experiments in a laboratory.
• Experience in designing experiments and analyzing data using statistical means (JMP, Minitab, MS Excel).
• Experience in building presentations and training materials and then delivering these to an audience.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in adhesive technologies and their industrial applications.
• Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate product suitability for specific applications.
• Collect and analyze test data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare technical documentation and summaries to support value-based discussions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to understand customer needs and product performance.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees