Product Development Intern - 2026
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.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you'll do
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products for the Automotive OEM market
Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale processes to evaluate new raw materials and formulations
Apply industrial chemistry techniques to support product development and optimization
Operate and maintain scientific instruments for testing and analysis
Document experimental results and contribute to technical reports and presentations
Continuously learn and apply new chemical processes and technologies relevant to automotive applications
What makes you a good fit
A current junior or sophomore student pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Laboratory Skills: Proficient in basic laboratory practices, safety protocols, and handling of chemical substances
Analytical Skills: Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze large data sets to support product development and decision-making
Instrumentation: Familiarity with scientific instruments used in chemical analysis and product testing
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and document experimental findings
Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting experiments and proposing data-driven improvements
Team Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams to achieve shared research and development goals
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 12, 2026, and the anticipated end date is December 19, 2026.
This position requires you be available to work ~16-20 hours/week with an option to increase hours in summer.
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 $25/hour. This is the rate 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.
JOB ID: req75555
Job Locations: United States, MI, Madison Heights, MI
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