Packaging Adhesives Innovator Intern

Henkel; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend/relocation support

Internship duration May–Aug 2027

Potential for full-time role

Job summary

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives technologies, is offering a Product Development Intern position in packaging adhesives. You will participate in developing sustainable adhesive products, optimize existing portfolios, and evaluate new materials.

The role emphasizes lab experimentation, test development, and cross-functional teamwork across opportunities for growth. The internship runs May 24 to August 13, with housing stipend/relocation support and potential pathways to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration.
• Robust laboratory skills with precise experimental setup and data collection.
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute project plans with attention to timelines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of innovative and sustainable adhesive products.
• Support efforts to streamline and optimize the existing product portfolio.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, or capabilities for packaging adhesives.
• Assist in designing and executing lab experiments to test product performance.
• Develop and refine test procedures to enhance product selection and application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into improvements.

Skills

Lab skills

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Chemical Engineering

Packaging Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemistry

Polymer Science

Job description

Henkel, a global leader in adhesives technologies, is offering a Product Development Intern position in packaging adhesives. You will participate in developing sustainable adhesive products, optimize existing portfolios, and evaluate new materials.

The role emphasizes lab experimentation, test development, and cross-functional teamwork across opportunities for growth. The internship runs May 24 to August 13, with housing stipend/relocation support and potential pathways to full-time roles.