Product Development Intern, Metal Packaging – Spring/Summer 2027

Henkel group • Madison Heights, MI

23h • $22 - $27 • Onsite

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. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• A current undergraduate student (Junior/Senior) pursuing a degree in Chemistry
• Ability to independently research and develop innovative solutions in a lab environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Experience presenting data and findings to internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a passion for hands-on experimentation and product development

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in laboratory settings with real-world impact
• Contribute to the development of new products in the metal packaging industry
• Perform lab testing on formulations to evaluate performance and quality
• Assist in the development and validation of new test methods
• Learn about the metal packaging industry, its standards, and innovation opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support formulation and testing projects

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern