Product Development & Optimization Intern – Summer 2026

Henkel group • Bridgewater, NJ

106d • $22 - $27

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 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science Engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong ability to interpret technical and performance data and recommend actionable next steps
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and brainstorming skills to support innovation and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab environment
• Participate in lab-scale batch making processes for packaging, labeling, and hygiene adhesive applications
• Conduct specific application testing to evaluate product performance and quality
• Learn the full product formulation life cycle - from lab development to production and market launch
• Develop an understanding of SAP systems and learn how to interpret and analyze formulation and production data
• Contribute insights that support strategic decision-making based on technical and market knowledge

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees