Product Development Intern, Adhesives – Spring/Summer 2025 

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Title: Product Development Intern, Adhesives – Spring/Summer 2025  

Location(s): Madison Heights, MI 

Location Requirements: This position requires you be able to work at least 20 hours/week at our office.  

Functional Area: Product Development    

Job ID(s): HAT0078

Start Date: January 2025 

End Date: June or August 2025 

Are you a highly motivated, innovative student looking to gain career-building experience and make an impact at a leading global organization?  
  
If yes, you could be a great fit as a Product Development Intern working with Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit, where you will get hands-on experience creating product formulations in the lab and learn how product development can positively impact sustainability. 

 
You can expect your internship to include assignments like:  

Performing lab and physical property testing for new product qualification 

Researching new sustainable, biodegradable and/or recyclable polymers to be used in sealants  

Studying treated surfaces using analytical techniques available 

Analyzing the impact of cleaning on different surfaces 

In addition to the job functions of your assigned department, you will also develop your professional skillset through:  

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 courses  

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, diversity and inclusion experts and sustainability ambassadors  

Ongoing feedback discussions that allow you to accomplish concrete goals  

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a full-time employee in the future.  

YOUR SKILLS  

An undergraduate student planning to graduate in 2025, 2026 or 2027 and majoring in chemistry, polymer science or packaging engineering/science 

Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn 

Experience in analytical lab and/or physical testing lab