Industrial Adhesives Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation, a global leader in adhesives and coatings, is seeking an Industrial Adhesives Product Development Intern in the United States. You will gain hands-on experience in developing adhesives for industrial applications, assisting with formulation design and testing, and supporting the maintenance of existing products.

You will be mentored by experienced chemists in a collaborative R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in the development of innovative adhesives for industrial applications including medical, appliance, heavy equipment, and aerospace.
• Support the design, preparation, and testing of novel adhesive formulations for brands like Loctite, Stycast, Ablestik or Teroson
• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of existing commercial adhesive products.
• Learn from and be mentored by experienced chemists in a collaborative R&D environment.
• Help manage and update laboratory inventory and materials.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that drive product innovation and performance.

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 Industrial Adhesives Product Development Intern, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in the development of innovative adhesives for industrial applications including medical, appliance, heavy equipment, and aerospace.
• Support the design, preparation, and testing of novel adhesive formulations for brands like Loctite, Stycast, Ablestik or Teroson
• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of existing commercial adhesive products.
• Learn from and be mentored by experienced chemists in a collaborative R&D environment.
• Help manage and update laboratory inventory and materials.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that drive product innovation and performance.