Application Engineering Intern – Summer 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

• 
  Collaborate
  with the Applications Engineering (AE) team in Santa Clara to support
  advanced electronics applications
• Optimize
  dispense patterns and parameters to improve process efficiency and product
  performance
• Assist in
  the creation and expansion of a large dataset for the core structural
  bonding portfolio
• Support
  the evaluation and implementation of new dispensing equipment and
  technologies
• Work
  closely with the Product Development team to develop and execute DOE's based on different applications and adhesive requirements
• Participate
  in regular customer visits and technical discussions to gather feedback
  and support application development

What makes you a good fit

• 
  An undergraduate student graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree
  in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
  Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental
  Science, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics
• 
  Hands-on
  lab experience gained through academic laboratory courses
  
• Proficiency in
  statistical analysis for interpreting experimental data
  and identifying trends
  
• 
  Strong
  problem-solving abilities with a methodical and analytical approach

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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. 
  
• 
  Henkel’s
  Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through
  mid-August.  
  
• 
  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.