Engineering Co-op / Intern – Summer / Fall 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

Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving and project management within a global adhesives manufacturing environment

• Participate in process design and development to improve operational efficiency
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis of manufacturing challenges
• Support the implementation of engineering projects from concept to execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Learn and apply industry best practices in manufacturing and process optimization

What makes you a good fit

An undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, senior), or a master’s / graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing : Understanding of lean principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes.

Process & Component Design : Experience in designing and refining manufacturing processes and components to meet performance and quality standards.

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 May 25, 2026, and the anticipated end date is December 18, 2026.

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.