Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

What you’ll do

• Gain hands-on experience supporting process engineering activities within a batch chemical manufacturing environment.

• Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant performance.

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yield, minimize downtime, and increase throughput.

• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions for process-related challenges.

• Support the planning and execution of continuous improvement and capital projects while maintaining compliance with Henkel safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and visualize complex datasets

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• SAP experience is a plus

• 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.

• 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.

Job ID:

• req87492

Job Locations:

• United States

• Application-related questions

• Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline:

• As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

• The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

• Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

• Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

• Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

• Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

• Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.

• Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

• Here you will get further information on our training programs.

• Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?

• Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.

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