Application Engineering Intern – Summer 2026
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
As an Application Engineering Intern for our brands Technomelt and Aquence, you will:
Gain hands-on experience by working on independent projects in the Application Center that directly impact customer solutions.
Conduct and optimize laboratory test methods to evaluate the physical and performance properties of adhesive products.
Operate and maintain lab equipment such as viscometers, tensile testers, 3D printers, and small-scale packaging lines.
Accurately collect, record, and analyze experimental data; assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of innovative adhesive solutions for the packaging and labeling industry.
Participate in professional development opportunities, including networking events and mentorship programs to build technical and soft skills.
What makes you a good fit
Undergraduate students who are completing their sophomore or junior year in an Engineering discipline like Chemical, Material Science or Mechanical Engineering.
Basic Understanding of Adhesives: Familiarity with adhesive chemistry, principles of adhesion, and various adhesive types is a plus.
Laboratory Skills: Proficient in standard lab techniques, including chemical handling and operation of benchtop equipment.
Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct tests, analyze data, and troubleshoot adhesive performance issues.
Safety Awareness: Committed to following laboratory safety protocols and working safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
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.
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.