Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Online learning platform

Networking events

Feedback discussions

Social events

Job summary

Henkel invites applications for an Application Engineering Intern position in the Adhesive Technologies unit. The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience with adhesives, conducting lab tests, and analyzing data to support product decisions.

The intern will prepare technical documentation, work with cross-functional teams, and develop presentations for stakeholders. This paid internship offers learning opportunities, networking events, and potential future opportunities with Henkel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a chemical or mechanical engineering degree.
• Experience planning and conducting experiments in a laboratory.
• Experience designing experiments and analyzing data with statistical tools.
• Strong presentation and training-material creation and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in adhesive technologies and their industrial applications.
• Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate product suitability for specific applications.
• Collect and analyze test data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare technical documentation and summaries to support value-based discussions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to understand customer needs and product performance.

Skills

Lab experiments

Experiment design

Data analysis tools

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

JMP

Minitab

MS Excel

Job description

About this 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.

What you’ll do

As an Application Engineering Intern for our brands Loctite, Teroson, Technomelt or Aquence, you will:

• Gain hands‑on experience in adhesive technologies and their industrial applications.
• Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate product suitability for specific applications.
• Collect and analyze test data to support data‑driven decision‑making..
• Prepare technical documentation and summaries to support value‑based discussions with stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to understand customer needs and product performance.

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2028, 2029 or 2030 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in planning and conducting experiments in a laboratory.
• Experience in designing experiments and analyzing data using statistical means (JMP, Minitab, MS Excel)
• Experience in building presentations and training materials and then delivering these to an audience

Some perks 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.
  
• This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
• Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 or until all our positions are filled
• If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from a recruiter on our talent acquisition team
• If a position you applied for is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary range for this role is $22-27/hour. This is the rate 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.