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Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027

Henkel · Bridgewater, NJtoday

Intern evaluating adhesives and coatings through end-use testing and test method development

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with adhesives and coatings at a global leader, plus exposure to customer-facing engineering.

Might not be for you. Internship role with limited scope, focused on testing rather than formulation R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly

Adjacent materials roleEvaluate adhesives and coatings for end-use testing and commercialization; optimize and develop test methods for evaluation of coatings and adhesives

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Applications Engineering
Materials
adhesives442 rolescoatings446 roles
Techniques
end-use testing

Role details

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. 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 bands Loctite and Aquence, you will: Attain hands-on experience of end-use testing of various adhesive technologies and applications such as tapes & labels, paper and e-commerce Gain exposure to R&D and customer facing roles in a leading adhesive manufacturing company Experience what a practical day is like for an Engineer in the corporate world Evaluate adhesives and coatings for end-use testing and commercialization Work with a project Supervisor to strategically plan and execute the technical project and provide timely updates to the team and management Optimize and develop test methods for evaluation of coatings and adhesives for product recommendation.

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Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Bridgewater, NJ.

What degree is required for the Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027 role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.

What polymers or materials does this Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027 role work with?

adhesives, coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Application Engineering Adhesives Packaging Industry Intern – Summer 2027 role?

end-use testing.