Industrial Adhesives Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel Corporation; 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 Corporation in Connecticut is seeking an Industrial Adhesives Product Development Intern to gain hands-on experience in developing adhesives for industrial applications, including medical and aerospace. You will assist in formulation design, preparation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role offers mentorship from seasoned chemists, exposure to brands like Loctite and Teroson, and opportunities to contribute to product innovation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating 2028–2030 in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Willingness to perform hands-on experimental work in a lab.
• Interest in polymers, materials science, and adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and testing of novel adhesive formulations.
• Support design, preparation and testing of formulations for industrial applications.
• Help maintain lab inventory and document experiments.

Skills

Lab experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Mechanical Engineering

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.

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2028, 2029,or 2030 or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
• Skills or prior experience working in chemical laboratories
• Willingness to engage in hands‑on projects and experimental work
• Motivation to learn new knowledge and technologies in chemistry, polymers, and materials science
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset for effective teamwork

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.