Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
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Henkel group
Bridgewater, NJ, US
Summary
The intern will gain hands-on lab experience by testing adhesive chemistries and supporting customer application projects. They will also act as a technical liaison between various internal teams and provide support for adhesive and dispensing equipment performance.
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 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
-
Get
hands-on lab experience testing various adhesive chemistries - Support
customer adhesive applications and project work - Provide
technical support, perform research, and report on adhesive and dispensing
equipment performance - Work
independently and collaboratively on lab-based projects - Act
as a technical liaison with customers, sales, marketing, manufacturing,
and R&D teams - Gain
experience in adhesive testing, statistical analysis, and project
management
What makes you a good fit
-
An
undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or
2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Packaging Engineering or Electrical
Engineering -
Strong
problem-solving and project management abilities - Effective
communication and presentation skills -
Hands-on
lab experience from coursework or previous internship
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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.
- This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
- Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 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.
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.
Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.
Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint
Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.
Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.
Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.
Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint
Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia