Application Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel ibérica portugal, unipessoal, lda; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Online learning platform

Networking events

Regular feedback discussions

Social events across the country

Job summary

Henkel is offering an Application Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 in the Adhesive Technologies segment in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on end-use testing of adhesives, with exposure to R&D, customer-facing activities, and corporate project work.

You will gain practical experience supporting test methods and product recommendations while collaborating with a project supervisor. The internship seeks rising juniors or seniors (graduating 2027/2028) in Chemical/Mechanical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s level degree in a relevant field (2027/2028).
• Experience in an academic lab or internship preferred.
• Familiarity with polymer synthesis and characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with end-use testing of adhesives and coatings.
• Exposure to R&D and customer-facing roles in a leading adhesive company.
• Experience a typical engineer's day in the corporate environment.
• Evaluate adhesives and coatings for end-use testing and commercialization.
• Collaborate with a supervisor to plan and execute a technical project.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Polymer characterization

Lab experience

Industrial internship

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemistry

Job description

Henkel is offering an Application Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 in the Adhesive Technologies segment in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on end-use testing of adhesives, with exposure to R&D, customer-facing activities, and corporate project work.

You will gain practical experience supporting test methods and product recommendations while collaborating with a project supervisor. The internship seeks rising juniors or seniors (graduating 2027/2028) in Chemical/Mechanical