R&D Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Support process development and scale-up of adhesive manufacturing processes with cross-functional R&D teams.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. See your process work implemented in commercial Loctite and consumer adhesive products.
Might not be for you. Internship-scoped and process-focused; limited open-ended formulation research.
Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text
Adjacent materials roledesign, optimization, or scale-up of manufacturing processes ... for new or existing adhesive products
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
- Process Engineering
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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you’ll do As a R&D Process Engineering Intern for brands like all, Persil, Snuggle, Purex, Dial or our assorted beauty brands, you will: Apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on, real-world setting to support process development and engineering projects within the Adhesive Technologies business unit. Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams - including product development, analytical, and packaging - as well as supply chain partners throughout the product development lifecycle. Contribute to the design, optimization, or scale-up of manufacturing processes that meet critical quality specifications for new or existing adhesive products.
Participate in innovation and cost-saving initiatives with the potential to see your work implemented in commercial products. Build your professional network by engaging with colleagues across various roles and departments to explore potential career paths. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role process engineering plays in the development and commercialization of consumer-packaged goods.
