Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel Corporation; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation's Adhesive Technologies unit is seeking a Product Development Intern in Mentor, OH to work with state-of-the-art technologies and raw materials in the development of adhesives and sealants. You will support formulation and preparation of product batches in a lab, learn standardized testing methodologies, and analyze results to identify trends.

You will collaborate with senior technologists to discuss findings and contribute to product innovation through hands-on

Responsibilities

• Work with state-of-the-art technologies and raw materials in the development of adhesives and sealants.
• Support the formulation and preparation of product batches in a lab environment.
• Learn and apply standardized methodologies for testing product performance and quality.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identifying trends and potential improvements.
• Collaborate with senior technologists to discuss findings and contribute to product innovation.
• Participate in the development of innovative new products through hands-on experimentation and research.

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 a Product Development Intern, you will:
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies and raw materials in the development of adhesives and sealants.
• Support the formulation and preparation of product batches in a lab environment.
• Learn and apply standardized methodologies for testing product performance and quality.
• Analyze and interpret test results, identifying trends and potential improvements.
• Collaborate with senior technologists to discuss findings and contribute to product innovation.
• Participate in the development of innovative new products through hands-on experimentation and research.