Process & Project Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

What you´ll do

• Gain hands-on experience supporting real-world projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Guide and collaborate with contractors and employees during project execution phases.
• Review, design, and propose changes to active projects under supervision.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather input and align project goals.
• Document project progress and contribute to technical reporting and presentations

What makes you a good fit

• A rising junior or senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  
• Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and automation systems is a plus.
  
• Experience with AutoCAD for drafting and reviewing technical drawings.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in process design and improvement.

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.

JOB ID: req75139

Job Locations: United States, OH, Delaware, OH

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