Product Development Intern (Year-Round)

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Title: Product Development Intern (Year-Round)

Locations: Madison Heights, MI

Location Requirements: In-Person/Onsite

Business Unit: Henkel Adhesive Technologies 

Functional Area: Product Development

Job IDs: HAT00110

Start Date: January 2025

End Date: December 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 at Henkel, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the development of cutting-edge adhesive solutions for the automotive industry. 

You can expect your internship to include assignments like: 

• Conducting experiments and performing a variety of technical procedures in the development of new and existing products
• Record experimental data accurately, analyze results, and assist in generating reports or presentations summarizing findings
• Planning and executing tests of formulations to ensure products can be manufactured in the Henkel manufacturing network
• Operate and maintain various lab equipment and instrumentation, ensuring safety and precision in all activities

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

• Undergraduate student currently enrolled in at least their sophomore pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Analytical skills: ability to gather and analyze large data sets and develop fact-based recommendations
• Communication skills: collaborative team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude
• Project management skills: strong work ethic and ability to meet project deadlines
• Laboratory skills: hands-on experience working with machinery and scientific instruments
• Experience with tools like Minitab and MS Excel is a plus