Application Engineering Intern Summer 2027
BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (35 that show pay).
Support Loctite adhesive development with lab work, sample testing and formulation data analysis
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on adhesive formulation and customer sample testing inside Henkel's Loctite Adhesive Technologies business.
Might not be for you. No housing stipend or relocation support; 12-week summer window only, and it's an internship not a full-time role.
Adjacent materials roleGet hands-on experience in the adhesive development process for our brand Loctite; validate materials and formulations
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
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Applications Engineering
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
As an Application Engineering Intern, you will:
- Get hands-on experience in the adhesive development process for our brand Loctite.
- Work on and help solve real-world technical challenges.
- Conduct lab work to support new product introductions and customer sample testing.
- Report technical results and findings to internal teams.
- Gather and analyze data to validate materials and formulations.
- Assist in investigating and resolving technical issues with customers.
What makes you a good fit
- A rising junior or rising senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Sciences
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Ability to gather, manage, and analyze large datasets
- Basic lab experience preferred
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.
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