Process Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 - Now Hiring!

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 process engineering within a batch-based chemical manufacturing plant.

• Support day-to-day chemical production operations in a 24 / 7 manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze production data to optimize processes—reducing waste, increasing yield, minimizing downtime, and maximizing throughput.
• Assist in the design, scoping, and execution of small-scale capital projects to enhance plant efficiency and safety.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process-related issues.
• Learn and apply safety, environmental, and quality standards in a real-world industrial setting

What makes you a good fit

An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering

Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and visualize complex datasets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

SAP experience is a plus

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.

Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026

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-$31 / 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.