Thermal Applications Engineer Intern – Automotive

Henkel Adhesive Technologies; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Online learning

Networking events

Regular feedback

Social events nationwide

Job summary

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is offering an Application Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 in Rancho Dominguez, CA. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the adhesive development process for Loctite, tackle real-world technical challenges, and conduct lab work to support new product introductions and customer testing.

You will report results to internal teams and analyze data to validate materials and formulations while assisting in resolving technical issues with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to gather, manage, and analyze large datasets.
• Basic lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience in the adhesive development process for Loctite.
• Work on and help solve real-world technical challenges.
• Conduct lab work to support new product introductions and customer sample testing.
• Report technical results and findings to internal teams.
• Gather and analyze data to validate materials and formulations.
• Assist in investigating and resolving technical issues with customers.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Lab work

Education

Mechanical Eng / Chemical Eng / Chemistry / Materials Science (rising junior or senior, 2027/2028)

Tools

None

Job description

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is offering an Application Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 in Rancho Dominguez, CA. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the adhesive development process for Loctite, tackle real-world technical challenges, and conduct lab work to support new product introductions and customer testing.

You will report results to internal teams and analyze data to validate materials and formulations while assisting in resolving technical issues with