Engineering Co-Op / Intern Spring/Summer 2027

Henkel group • Brandon, SD

2d • $22 - $27

About The Position

This Spring/Summer 2027 internship is with Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, which develops adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. The role provides hands-on experience in problem-solving and project management in a global adhesives manufacturing environment. The intern participates in process design and development, troubleshoots manufacturing challenges, supports engineering projects from concept through execution, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement. The intern also learns and applies manufacturing and process-optimization best practices.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, or senior), or a master’s or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Understand lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.
• Have experience designing and refining manufacturing processes and components to meet performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving and project management within a global adhesives manufacturing environment.
• Participate in process design and development to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis of manufacturing challenges.
• Support the implementation of engineering projects from concept to execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in manufacturing and process optimization.

Benefits

• Exciting projects with opportunities to make a real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Access to 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 to support concrete goals.
• In-person and virtual social events with other Henkel interns across the country.
• Potential invitation to return as an intern or join Henkel as a full-time employee after the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern