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.What you'll do
Get hands-on experience testing products for new application methods and performance validation
Support the sales team by conducting lab-based testing to evaluate customer-specific solutions
Work on strategic projects that align with business goals and innovation initiatives
Assist in documenting test results and preparing technical summaries for internal and external use
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales, and Marketing to support product development
What makes you a good fit
A rising junior or rising senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry
First lab experience gained through a previous internship or in a class
Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern
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.Additional information
This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
Henkel's Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.
Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.
If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.
The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
