Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel group • Salisbury, NC

7d • $22 - $27

About The Position

The Process Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting process engineering activities in a batch chemical manufacturing environment. The intern will work with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant performance. The role includes analyzing manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, minimize downtime, and increase throughput; assisting with troubleshooting and root cause analysis; and supporting corrective actions, continuous improvement, and capital projects. Work must comply with Henkel safety, environmental, and quality standards.

This internship runs from May 24 through August 13, 2027. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$27.00. The internship is not eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 and pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Have strong data analysis skills and the ability to interpret and visualize complex datasets.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering activities within a batch chemical manufacturing environment.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, minimize downtime, and increase throughput.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for process-related challenges.
• Support planning and execution of continuous improvement and capital projects while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Exciting projects with opportunities to make an impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.
• Learning opportunities through Henkel’s online learning platform, which offers 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 Henkel interns across the country.
• Potential opportunity to return as an intern or join Henkel as a full-time employee after the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern