Internship Metal Surface Pretreatment

Henkel; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Global wellbeing standards

Attractive remuneration

Diverse growth opportunities

Interns Community

Job summary

Henkel in Düsseldorf seeks a motivated chemistry student for an internship focused on metal pretreatment and cleaner technologies. You will help improve a cleaner-coater system, run lab panels for corrosion checks, and document results.

The role involves doing bath analyses, interpreting data, and running DOE programs, with a hybrid work setup and flexible hours. English proficiency is required; German is a plus. Availability from February 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in chemistry (inorganic chemistry) program.
• Strong written and verbal English; German helpful.
• Experience with data analytics and statistics is a plus.
• Interest in metal pretreatment technologies and cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Improve a cleaner-coater system for light metal applications.
• Execute lab panel programs to check corrosion performance.
• Run analytical tests on bath formulations.
• Document and interpret received results.
• Run designs of experiments programs.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Data analytics

English fluency

Team collaboration

Metal pretreatment

Education

Chemistry student

Inorganic chemistry

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Improvement of a cleaner-coater system for light metal applications
• Executing lab panel programs to check the corrosion performance
• Running analytical tests on bath formulations
• Documentation and interpretation of received results
• Running designs of experiments programs

What makes you a good fit

• Enrolled student in chemistry, inorganic chemistry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German is beneficial
• Experience with digital tools, data analytics and statistical methods is considered an advantage
• Strong technical expertise in metal pretreatment technologies and cleaners
• Passion for technology combined with the ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic, diverse and results-oriented teams
• Availability as of February 2027

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Attractive Remuneration
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

We offer you an attractive salary between € 1.050-2.270. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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