Application Engineering Intern – Summer 2026

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

119d • $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 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on lab experience from coursework or previous internship

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on lab experience testing various adhesive chemistries
• Support customer adhesive applications and project work
• Provide technical support, perform research, and report on adhesive and dispensing equipment performance
• Work independently and collaboratively on lab-based projects
• Act as a technical liaison with customers, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and R&D teams
• Gain experience in adhesive testing, statistical analysis, and project management

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
• This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support

What This Job Offers

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