Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel group
Elgin, Illinois, United StatesPosted Sep 9, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

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 a product development intern, you will

Join a small, collaborative team of product development professionals focused on structural bonding solutions for our brands Technomelt and Loctite Gain hands-on experience formulating structural adhesives, such as polyurethanes, to meet challenging market requirements Prepare and test lab-scale adhesive formulations under the guidance of senior scientists Utilize digital scientific tools to accelerate product development and data analysis Contribute to ideation, lab experimentation, and evaluation of test results Support innovation projects aimed at developing next-generation adhesive technologies What makes you a good fit An undergraduate student graduating in 2029 or 2030 pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering or related field. Hands-on experience or coursework in chemistry, polymers, polyamides or materials science. Interest in digital tools and data analysis for scientific research Strong teamwork and communication skills in a lab environment Some perks 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

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