Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel • Elgin, IL

5d • 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. 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 2029 or 2030 pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience or coursework in chemistry, polymers, polyamides or materials science.
• Interest in digital tools and data analysis for scientific research
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a lab environment

Responsibilities

• Join a small, collaborative team of product development professionals focused on structural bonding solutions for our brands Technomelt and Loctite
• Gain hands-on experience formulating structural adhesives, such as polyurethanes, to meet challenging market requirements
• Prepare and test lab-scale adhesive formulations under the guidance of senior scientists
• Utilize digital scientific tools to accelerate product development and data analysis
• Contribute to ideation, lab experimentation, and evaluation of test results
• Support innovation projects aimed at developing next-generation adhesive technologies

Benefits

• Housing stipend or relocation support
• 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