Global Innovation Design Intern – Spring/Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a student intern for our Consumer Brands unit in the United States, working in the chemical lab to develop laundry formulations and test new product ideas. You’ll apply academic chemistry knowledge to create and optimize formulas and present findings to management.

Ideal candidates are at least a junior or senior or master's student in chemical engineering or chemistry, with strong Excel skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior or master's/graduate student in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, and charts.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and test laundry formulations in a laboratory setting using chemistry knowledge.
• Conduct experiments to develop and optimize new product formulas.
• Use laboratory instrumentation to measure properties and predict product performance.
• Collect and interpret data to assess formulation effectiveness.
• Present findings to management with clear, impactful insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemical Engineering or Chemistry student

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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• Creating and testing laundry formulations in a laboratory setting using academic chemistry knowledge.
• Conducting experiments to develop and optimize new product formulas.
• Using laboratory instrumentation to measure physical properties and predict product performance.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data to assess formulation effectiveness.
• Translating scientific findings into actionable insights through clear, impactful presentations to management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

• A current junior or current senior student or master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Microsoft Excel: Proficient in data analysis, pivot tables, charts, and formula-based modeling
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Project Management: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively in cross-functional environments
• Collaboration: Team-oriented with experience working in diverse, interdisciplinary groups
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in interpreting data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights

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 eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• This internship has a duration of January 11th - 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 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 qualifiedapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.