Product Development Intern Metal Packaging Spring/Summer 2027

Henkel; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Projects with global teams

Access to Henkel Learning Platform

Networking with leaders

Job summary

Henkel invites a senior/graduate student to join the Metal Packaging lab for hands-on polymer compounding and sealant development in a lab-based setting. The internship covers sustainable materials, testing, and data analysis, with exposure to diverse chemistries and cross-functional teamwork.

You'll gain practical experience in polymer science, communicate findings effectively, and have opportunities to network within Henkel and advance toward possible full-time roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate senior or graduate student in a relevant field.
• Experience with analytical and physical property testing lab equipment.
• Ability to conduct independent research and draw conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join Henkel’s metal packaging lab and support elastomer-based sealant development.
• Perform physical property testing and polymer compounding.
• Research sustainable polymers for sealant formulations.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to drive product improvements.
• Present technical work to cross‑functional teams.

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customerswith a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functionalcoatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Join Henkel’s metal packaging business andgain hands‑on experience in polymer compounding and sealant development. Thisinternship offers exposure to a wide range of chemistries and sustainableinnovation in a lab‑based setting.

• Work in the cansealants development lab supporting Henkel’s metal packaging products
• Perform physicalproperty testing and compounding of elastomer-based sealants
• Conduct researchto identify new sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable polymers for use insealant formulations
• Gain hands-onexperience with polymer compounding strategies and a broad range of chemistries
• Use the opportunityto learn and work with various chemistries, see how to bring them together toobtain the required properties
• Support ongoinglab activities through physical testing and data analysis
• Collaborate withR&D teams to contribute to product innovation and performance improvements

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate Senior or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemistry , Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience withanalytical and physical property testing lab equipment and methodologies
• Comfortableconducting independent research and drawing conclusions
• Strong writtenand verbal communication skills
• Confidentpresenting technical work to large groups and cross-functional teams
• Ability tointerpret data and connect material properties to formulation outcome

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 January 11th - 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 salary for this role is $22-$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.