What is the salary for the Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel?

The listed annual base salary range is $46K–$56K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Henkel sponsor H-1B visas?

Henkel has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel based?

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

What degree is required for the Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 role at Henkel?

This role requires a Not specified.

What techniques or methods are required for this Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 role?

Adhesive testing, Reliability testing, Environmental testing, Failure analysis.

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H-1B history

Application Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Henkel · Santa Clara, CA3w agoverified 20 h ago

$46k – $56kfrom the posting

Test and characterize adhesives, run reliability/environmental testing, and support failure analysis

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Adhesives/sealants · R&D / Research roles, by email

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on adhesive characterization and failure analysis at the company behind Loctite, with a path to a full-time return offer.

Might not be for you. Summer internship only (May 24–Aug 13), no housing stipend or relocation support, onsite 5 days a week.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly Realistic requirements

Core polymer roleConduct adhesive testing and characterization; support failure analysis investigation; support process development

H-1B filings

Henkel filed 9 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead Application Engineer, Product Development Chemist, Sr. Scientist Pd & Research. Median filed pay: $103K a year.

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Seniority: Intern/Co-op
Work: On-site
Type: Internship
Industry: Chemicals
Role: R&D / Research

Materials

Adhesives385 roles Sealants113 roles Coatings397 roles

Techniques

Adhesive testing2 roles Reliability testing10 roles Environmental testing14 roles Failure analysis111 roles

Benefits

relocation package

Role details

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.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Conduct adhesive testing and characterization
Perform reliability and environmental testing
Analyze test data and prepare technical reports
Support failure analysis investigation
Support process development

What makes you a good fit

Hands on Laboratory experience
Strong data analysis skills
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work onsite 5 days a week

Some perks 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.
This internship has a duration of May 24th – August 13th
Recruitment for our 2027 internships starts in September 2026 and runs through early March 2027 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.