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INTERNSHIPSWITH IMPACT
Ready to gain hands-on experience, grow your network, and launch your career with a global leader in consumer brands and adhesive technologies? Explore how Henkel’s internship program can be your first step in crafting a career with impact.
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WHY INTERN AT HENKEL
Discover how our program is designed to immerse you in the world of Henkel and set you up for success—now and in the future.
At Henkel, you’ll be doing real work that makes a real impact on our brands, our businesses and our communities.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
With over 200 interns hired annually at over 30 Henkel sites throughout North America, there are many opportunities to join us in a variety of departments.
Product Development
Supply Chain
Engineering
Marketing
Human Resources
Manufacturing Operations
Sales
Finance
See how products move from concept to shelf. As a Supply Chain intern, you’ll gain exposure to logistics, planning, and procurement strategies that keep our operations running smoothly—at a global scale.
- Possible locations: Stamford, CT; Bowling Green, KY; Rocky Hill, CT; Bentonville, AR; Bridgewater, NJ, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Transportation Analyst Intern; Distribution Warehousing Intern; Procurement Intern; Customer Excellence Intern; Supply Chain Planning Intern; Analytics Intern
Work at the intersection of innovation and execution. Interns in Engineering support process improvements, automation, and product scale-up using cutting-edge technology in our manufacturing and R&D facilities.
- Possible locations: Bridgewater, NJ; Trumbull, CT; Rocky Hill; CT; Concord, CA
- Example job titles: Application Engineering Intern; Process Engineering Intern
Make your mark on world-class brands. Marketing interns gain experience in brand strategy, innovation, market research, and campaign development while working on projects that directly impact consumers and customers.
- Possible locations: Rocky Hill, CT; Culver City, CA; Stamford, CT; Bridgewater, NJ; Madison Heights, MI; Irvine, CA, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Marketing Excellence Intern; Product Management Intern; Integrated Marketing Intern; Digital Marketing Intern; Associate Brand Management Intern; Market Strategy Intern; Market & Customer Activation Intern; Sales & Marketing Intern; International Business Development & Marketing Intern; eCommerce Intern
Build people-first strategies in a dynamic business environment. As an intern with our HR team, you’ll gain exposure to talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development, and more.
- Possible locations: Rocky Hill, CT; Stamford, CT; Salisbury, NC
- Example job titles: Employer Branding Intern; Diversity & Inclusion Intern; HR Intern; Rotational Program Intern
Go behind the scenes of how our products are made. Manufacturing interns support daily plant operations, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives at our state-of-the-art Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) and Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT) facilities.
- Possible locations: Warren, MI; Cleveland, OH; Delaware, OH; Cannon Falls, MN; Salisbury, NC; Richmond, MO; Elgin, IL; West Hazleton, PA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bay Point, CA; Mentor, OH
- Example job titles: Process Engineering Intern; Project Engineering Intern; Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Intern; Automation Engineering Intern; Pilot Plant Intern; Quality Assurance Intern; Continuous Improvement Intern
Learn how our teams bring Henkel brands to life in the marketplace. Sales interns work alongside key account managers and customer teams to understand go-to-market strategy, business development, and customer relationship management.
- Possible locations: Madison Heights, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; Stamford, CT; Bridgewater, NJ; Cincinnati, OH, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Sales & Business Development Intern; Sales Analyst Intern; Sales Support Intern
Understand the numbers that drive decision-making at a global company. Finance interns work on reporting, forecasting, and business analysis projects to help shape strategic outcomes.
- Possible locations: Stamford, CT; Rocky Hill, CT; Culver City, CA
- Example job titles: Business Controlling Intern; Accounting Intern; Finance Intern
Product Development
Step into the lab and bring ideas to life. Interns in Product Development get hands-on experience formulating products and testing performance, while learning how innovation drives Henkel’s success across our portfolio of brands.
- Possible locations: Trumbull, CT; Stamford, CT; Rocky Hill, CT; Lexington, MA; Madison Heights, MI; Bridgewater, NJ; Irvine, CA; Concord, CA
- Example job titles: Research & Development Intern; Product Development Intern Packaging Design Intern; R&D Engineering Intern; Hair Color Product Development Intern; Associate Chemist Intern
Supply Chain
See how products move from concept to shelf. As a Supply Chain intern, you’ll gain exposure to logistics, planning, and procurement strategies that keep our operations running smoothly—at a global scale.
- Possible locations: Stamford, CT; Bowling Green, KY; Rocky Hill, CT; Bentonville, AR; Bridgewater, NJ, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Transportation Analyst Intern; Distribution Warehousing Intern; Procurement Intern; Customer Excellence Intern; Supply Chain Planning Intern; Analytics Intern
Engineering
Work at the intersection of innovation and execution. Interns in Engineering support process improvements, automation, and product scale-up using cutting-edge technology in our manufacturing and R&D facilities.
- Possible locations: Bridgewater, NJ; Trumbull, CT; Rocky Hill; CT; Concord, CA
- Example job titles: Application Engineering Intern; Process Engineering Intern
Marketing
Make your mark on world-class brands. Marketing interns gain experience in brand strategy, innovation, market research, and campaign development while working on projects that directly impact consumers and customers.
- Possible locations: Rocky Hill, CT; Culver City, CA; Stamford, CT; Bridgewater, NJ; Madison Heights, MI; Irvine, CA, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Marketing Excellence Intern; Product Management Intern; Integrated Marketing Intern; Digital Marketing Intern; Associate Brand Management Intern; Market Strategy Intern; Market & Customer Activation Intern; Sales & Marketing Intern; International Business Development & Marketing Intern; eCommerce Intern
Human Resources
Build people-first strategies in a dynamic business environment. As an intern with our HR team, you’ll gain exposure to talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development, and more.
- Possible locations: Rocky Hill, CT; Stamford, CT; Salisbury, NC
- Example job titles: Employer Branding Intern; Diversity & Inclusion Intern; HR Intern; Rotational Program Intern
Manufacturing Operations
Go behind the scenes of how our products are made. Manufacturing interns support daily plant operations, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives at our state-of-the-art Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) and Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT) facilities.
- Possible locations: Warren, MI; Cleveland, OH; Delaware, OH; Cannon Falls, MN; Salisbury, NC; Richmond, MO; Elgin, IL; West Hazleton, PA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bay Point, CA; Mentor, OH
- Example job titles: Process Engineering Intern; Project Engineering Intern; Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Intern; Automation Engineering Intern; Pilot Plant Intern; Quality Assurance Intern; Continuous Improvement Intern
Sales
Learn how our teams bring Henkel brands to life in the marketplace. Sales interns work alongside key account managers and customer teams to understand go-to-market strategy, business development, and customer relationship management.
- Possible locations: Madison Heights, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; Stamford, CT; Bridgewater, NJ; Cincinnati, OH, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Example job titles: Sales & Business Development Intern; Sales Analyst Intern; Sales Support Intern
Finance
Understand the numbers that drive decision-making at a global company. Finance interns work on reporting, forecasting, and business analysis projects to help shape strategic outcomes.
- Possible locations: Stamford, CT; Rocky Hill, CT; Culver City, CA
- Example job titles: Business Controlling Intern; Accounting Intern; Finance Intern
HEAR FROM OUR INTERNS
From Procurement and HR to Sales and R&D, learn why our interns would recommend an internship with Henkel.
At Henkel, I got to make a real impact by helping attract top talents through branding projects, campaigns, and content creation. Collaborating with passionate teams across functions made every day exciting and meaningful.
Catherine, Employer Branding Intern
My summer internship gave me professional experience I would not have found elsewhere. The dynamic and tight-knit team culture at Henkel helped facilitate growth and is something I will value and look for in all my future endeavors.
Noah, Finance Intern
During my summer internship at Henkel, I had the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams, contributing to the success of Henkel Consumer Brands while working on impactful, real-world projects that provided valuable industry experience.
Mazzy, Commercial Sales Strategy Intern
At Henkel R&D, I was immersed in a cutting-edge research environment that sharpened my technical skills and deepened my understanding of chemical and scientific procedures.
Matthew, R&D Intern
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HEAR FROM OUR INTERN MANAGERS
At Henkel, our interns make a real impact. Hear from our intern managers as they highlight the valuable contributions interns have made to their teams and projects.
Our intern took advantage of every Henkel opportunity! Supporting team projects with 100% effort, they brought curiosity and thoughtful questions to each task. Empowering our interns to own their work makes the experience truly rewarding for them and for me as a manager.
Bethany, Senior Chemist
This summer, our intern built a powerful tool utilizing customer data that significantly improved efficiency and empowered our team. I appreciated the opportunity to mentor while learning from their fresh perspective.
Diana, Senior Customer & Logistics Excellence Manager
Our intern played a very integral role on our team by helping with projects, laboratory testing, and data/specification management. Having an intern is most meaningful to me because I get to see their growth and development firsthand.
Zach, Packaging Implementation Manager
Having a summer intern was both impactful and rewarding. Our intern brought a fresh perspective and supported key projects, which contributed immediately to forward progress. Their attention to detail, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in wherever was needed made them a dependable part of our team.
Tamara, Brand Manager, DevaCurl
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FAQS
When do internships start and end?
In North America, Henkel offers internships during the summer and throughout the academic year.
- Summer internships typically run from late May to early August and are full-time (40 hours/week).
- Spring and fall internships can last between 4 to 12 months and may be full-time or part-time depending on the role.
Details about the timing and schedule are included in each job description.
What is the recruitment process for internships?
Recruitment for internships begins in late August and continues through early March.
After you submit your application, a recruitment partner may contact you if your background aligns with our open roles. The typical process includes:
- A phone screen with a recruitment partner
- One to two interviews with the hiring team
If both you and the team determine it’s a good fit, we will extend an offer.
If you are not selected, you’ll be notified via email once the position has been filled.
Henkel U.S. interns are hired and payrolled as temporary employees through our third-party agency partner.
What Henkel sites hire interns?
Internship locations vary by role and are listed in each job description.
What departments hire interns?
Henkel offers internship opportunities across both Henkel Consumer Brands and Henkel Adhesive Technologies. Common departments that hire interns include:
- Marketing & Brand Management
- Sales
- Manufacturing Operations
- Application Engineering
- Research & Development
- Product Development
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
What are the qualifications for an internship?
We value diverse academic backgrounds and experiences. While requirements vary by position, most internship roles are designed for students who have completed at least their sophomore year of university. Specific qualifications are detailed in each job description.
Please note: Henkel does not hire interns who now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the U.S.
LET’S DARE TO MAKE AN IMPACT TOGETHER
A career with us means growing in a vibrant and diverse culture of trust and belonging and bringing your ideas to life.
Do you dare to make an impact? Let's talk.