Product Development & optimization Intern Summer - 2027
Bridgewater, NJ
Internship
Onsite
$22/hr - $27/hr
Intern
Henkel is an organization focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, with this position in its Adhesive Technologies business unit. The Product Development & Optimization Intern will create and test adhesive formulations, participate in lab-scale batch production, analyze formulation and production data, and provide technical insights to support product development and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience creating product formulations in a lab environment
Participate in lab-scale batch making processes for packaging, labeling, and hygiene adhesive applications
Conduct specific application testing to evaluate product performance and quality
Learn the full product formulation life cycle - from lab development to production and market launch
Develop an understanding of SAP systems and learn how to interpret and analyze formulation and production data
Contribute insights that support strategic decision-making based on technical and market knowledge
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate student graduating in 2027, 2028 or 2029
pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
Engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong ability to interpret technical and performance data and
recommend actionable next steps
Demonstrated strategic thinking and brainstorming skills to
support innovation and problem-solving
Preferred
Benefits
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.
Henkel produces and distributes a wide range of sealing and coating solutions for the industrial and consumer industries.
