R&D Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel Corporation; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking an R&D Process Engineering Intern to support adhesive technologies. You’ll apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on setting and collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams.

You’ll contribute to design, optimization and scale‑up of manufacturing processes that meet quality specs for new or existing products, with opportunities to influence cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on, real-world setting to support process development and engineering projects within the Adhesive Technologies business unit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams - including product development, analytical, and packaging - as well as supply chain partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design, optimization, or scale-up of manufacturing processes that meet critical quality specifications for new or existing adhesive products.
• Participate in innovation and cost-saving initiatives with the potential to see your work implemented in commercial products.
• Build your professional network by engaging with colleagues across various roles and departments to explore potential career paths.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role process engineering plays in the development and commercialization of consumer-packaged goods.

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 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

As a R&D Process Engineering Intern for brands like all, Persil, Snuggle, Purex, Dial or our assorted beauty brands, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on, real-world setting to support process development and engineering projects within the Adhesive Technologies business unit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams - including product development, analytical, and packaging - as well as supply chain partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the design, optimization, or scale-up of manufacturing processes that meet critical quality specifications for new or existing adhesive products.
• Participate in innovation and cost-saving initiatives with the potential to see your work implemented in commercial products.
• Build your professional network by engaging with colleagues across various roles and departments to explore potential career paths.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role process engineering plays in the development and commercialization of consumer-packaged goods.