Product Development Intern, Metal Packaging – Spring / Summer 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

Get hands-on experience creating product formulations in laboratory settings with real-world impact

• Contribute to the development of new products in the metal packaging industry
• Perform lab testing on formulations to evaluate performance and quality
• Assist in the development and validation of new test methods
• Learn about the metal packaging industry, its standards, and innovation opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support formulation and testing projects

What makes you a good fit

A current undergraduate student (Junior / Senior) pursuing a degree in Chemistry

Ability to independently research and develop innovative solutions in a lab environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Strong ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally

Experience presenting data and findings to internal stakeholders

Detail-oriented with a passion for hands-on experimentation and product development

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 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 August 14, 2026.

This position requires you to be available to work ~20 hours a week during the Spring and 40 hours / week during the Summer

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 $27 / 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.