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Automotive IPM Intern – Spring 2026

To apply for this internship, you must complete the application form through Henkel’s career site.  

Internship Title: Automotive IPM Intern – Spring 2026  

Location: Madison Heights, MI, USA 

Number of interns:

Hiring Manager Brian Geese 

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  

Support innovation projects to launch the next generation of automotive adhesives, sealants, and coatings 

Learn about Henkel’s automotive product portfolio, including E-Mobility applications 

Collaborate with the Innovation Portfolio Management team on strategic initiatives 

Gain exposure to various areas of the business and cross-functional teams 

Develop project management skills by helping drive activities forward 

Turn challenges into opportunities while maintaining focus on timing, cost, and quality  

 

What makes you a good fit  

An undergraduate, graduate or MBA student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Data Analytics or other related field 

You are passionate about the Automotive Market 

You are a great communicator who brings people together and helps them focus on the right targets 

MS Office is part of your daily work life 

You are highly proficient in English language (both written and verbal) 

You bring new ideas to the table. 

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 2026 and the anticipated end date is May/June 2026. 

This position requires you be available to work ~15-20 hours/week. 

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.