Automotive IPM Intern – Spring 2026
To apply for this internship, you must complete the application form through Henkel’s career site.
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.