Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting projects

Access to Henkel learning platform

Networking events with leaders

Regular feedback discussions

In-person and virtual social events

Job summary

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies internship offers hands-on process engineering exposure in a batch chemical manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to boost efficiency, quality, and plant performance while developing strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Ideal candidates are chemical engineering undergraduates graduating in 2027/2028, proficient in Excel/PowerPoint, with SAP experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and visualize complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting process engineering activities within a batch chemical manufacturing environment.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, minimize downtime, and increase throughput.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions for process‑related challenges.
• Support the planning and execution of continuous improvement and capital projects while maintaining compliance with Henkel safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting process engineering activities within a batch chemical manufacturing environment.
• Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, minimize downtime, and increase throughput.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions for process‑related challenges.
• Support the planning and execution of continuous improvement and capital projects while maintaining compliance with Henkel safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and visualize complex datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP experience is a plus

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 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 hourly rate range for this role is $22.00 to $27.00. 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.