R&D Consumer Technology & Insights Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a leader in consumer brands, is seeking a contributor to support testing and insight generation for Laundry & Home Care and Hair products. This role focuses on analyzing consumer feedback, collaborating with R&D to shape concepts and claims, and preparing clear data-driven reports.

You will participate in hands-on testing and help summarize findings to guide next steps in product development and consumer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing of consumer goods.
• Collect and analyze feedback about products to understand preferences, influence methodology, uncover pain points, and unmet consumer needs.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to co-develop new product concepts and claims based on various data points.
• Help prepare reports, data analyses or presentations that summarize findings and recommend next steps.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on testing of consumer goods.
• Collect and analyze feedback about products to understand preferences, influence methodology, uncover pain points, and unmet consumer needs.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to co-develop new product concepts and claims based on various data points.
• Help prepare reports, data analyses or presentations that summarize findings and recommend next steps.

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 Consumer Brands business unit - where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

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

What you'll do

• Participate in hands-on testing of consumer goods
  
• Collect and analyze feedback about products to understand preferences, influence methodology, uncover pain points, and unmet consumer needs
  
• Collaborate with R&D teams to co-develop new product concepts and claims based on various data points
  
• Help prepare reports, data analyses or presentations that summarize findings and recommend next steps