R&D Engineering Intern – Summer/Fall 2027

Henkel • Lexington, KY

3d • 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

• 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

• 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

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