Packaging Engineering Intern – Fall 2026

Packaging Engineering Intern – Fall 2026

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:

Gain hands-on experience in the packaging industry within a fast-paced production environment. As a Packaging Engineering Intern at Henkel, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams – including Supply Chain, Marketing, Production, and Distribution – to support packaging innovation and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in package testing and line/filling trials to validate packaging performance.
• Supporting the Packaging Engineering team in identifying and evaluating new materials to optimize cost and performance.
• Collaborating with vendors on packaging designs and requirements for cost-driven or customer-driven projects.
• Conducting root cause analysis on packaging quality issues and coordinating corrective actions with suppliers.
• Benchmarking packaging components and processes to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Contributing to sustainability initiatives within the production environment.

What makes you a good fit:

• 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student in Packaging Engineering or a related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of packaging materials, formats, and processes
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; AutoCAD skills are a plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Comfortable presenting conclusions and recommendations to management
• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn while supporting various team projects

Some benefits 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 eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
• The anticipated start date for this internship is June 15, 2026, and the anticipated end date is December 18, 2026.
• Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 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.