Process Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel group; Compton (CA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing stipend

Relocation support

Online learning platform

Networking events

Return offers

Descripción de la vacante

Henkel in Compton, CA is offering a summer internship in our Adhesive Technologies unit. You\'ll gain hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, working on innovation and process optimization projects to improve quality, efficiency, and cost, with guidance through change management and data analysis.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates graduating 2027–2029 in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, eager to learn, with a hands-on approach.

Formación

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on approach with a strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment.

Responsabilidades

• Get hands on experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Drive Innovation and Process Optimization Initiatives aimed at improving quality and efficiency while reducing cost.
• Execute changes effectively through use of management of change tools.
• Analyze data and other process outputs to reduce variability.
• Investigate deviations using root cause analysis to implement sustainable solutions.

Educación

Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering student

Descripción del empleo

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

• Get hands on experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment
  
• Drive Innovation and Process Optimization Initiatives aimed at improving quality and efficiency while reducing cost
  
• Execute changes effectively through use of management of change tools
  
• Analyze data and other process outputs to reduce variability
  
• Investigate deviations using root cause analysis to implement sustainable solutions
  
• Support efforts to improve manufacturing instructions to ensure repeatable operations

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on approach with a strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment

Some benefits 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 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 for this role is $25-$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.