Product Development Intern - 2026

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.

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

What you’ll do

Collaborate with

cross-functional teams to develop innovative products for the Automotive OEM

market

Conduct

laboratory experiments and pilot-scale processes to evaluate new raw materials

and formulations

Apply industrial

chemistry techniques to support product development and optimization

Operate and

maintain scientific instruments for testing and analysis

Document

experimental results and contribute to technical reports and presentations

Continuously

learn and apply new chemical processes and technologies relevant to automotive

applications

What makes you a good fit

A current junior

or sophomore student pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Laboratory

Skills : Proficient in basic laboratory practices, safety protocols, and

handling of chemical substances

Analytical

Skills : Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze large data sets to support

product development and decision-making

Instrumentation :

Familiarity with scientific instruments used in chemical analysis and product

testing

Communication :

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with

team members and document experimental findings

Problem-Solving :

Capable of troubleshooting experiments and proposing data-driven improvements

Team Collaboration : Experience working in

cross-functional teams to achieve shared research and development goals

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 NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

The anticipated

start date for this internship is January 12, 2026, and the anticipated end date

is December 19, 2026.

This position

requires you be available to work ~16-20 hours / week with an option to increase

hours in summer.

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 $25 / hour. This is the rate 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.