Product Development Adhesives Intern – Summer 2026

Adhesive Technologies Research & Development United States, Bridgewater, NJ, NJ Full Time Limited
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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

  • Gain hands-on experience by supporting product development and process improvement initiatives within the Adhesive Technologies business unit. 
  • Assist in the design and implementation of new manufacturing or formulation processes for consumer goods in the Adhesive Technologies business unit. 
  • Guide and coordinate both contractors and internal team members during project execution. 
  • Contribute to the evaluation and approval of design changes for active development projects.  

What makes you a good fit

  • A rising sophomore, junior or senior graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail  

Some benefits 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 eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.  
  • Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.   
  • Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 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 qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

JOB ID: req75140

Job Locations: United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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