R&D Engineering Intern – Fall 2026

Henkel group • Lexington, MA

124d • $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

• A current junior or current senior pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to analyze structured data to identify patterns and trends in material behavior.
• Skilled in developing structure–property relationships to guide the design of next-generation materials.
• Strong foundation in materials science, data interpretation, and experimental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Creating and testing product coating formulations to meet customer and performance requirements.
• Conducting experiments and performing technical procedures to support new and existing product development.
• Planning and executing tests to ensure formulations meet critical-to-quality (CTQ) standards.
• Gathering and analyzing ideas from the internal R&D team to enhance product functionality.
• Evaluating test results and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align product development with customer needs.

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