Product Development Automotive Coatings Intern Spring/Summer 2027

Henkel • Madison Heights, MI

11d

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 current junior or sophomore student pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Laboratory Skills: Proficient in basic laboratory practices, safety protocols, and handling of chemical substances
• Analytical Skills: Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze large data sets to support product development and decision-making
• Instrumentation: Familiarity with scientific instruments used in chemical analysis and product testing
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and document experimental findings
• Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting experiments and proposing data-driven improvements
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams to achieve shared research and development goals

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products for the Automotive OEM market
• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale processes to evaluate new raw materials and formulations
• Apply industrial chemistry techniques to support product development and optimization
• Operate and maintain scientific instruments for testing and analysis
• Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports and presentations
• Continuously learn and apply new chemical processes and technologies relevant to automotive applications

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed