Job Description

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development and launch of new packaging solutions 
• Test new packaging components to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory standards 
• Assist engineers with daily tasks related to packaging development and validation 
• Write and maintain packaging specifications and documentation 
• Support packaging-related project activities and timelines 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in packaging processes and systems  

What makes you a good fit

• An undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, senior) pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering. 
• Packaging Knowledge: Foundational understanding of packaging materials, formats, and processes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Comfortable working across teams and effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability & Learning Agility: Eager to take on new challenges, quickly learn new systems, and apply knowledge to real-world projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to pallet design software such as CAPE or TOPS is a plus.

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.  

JOB ID: req75278

Job Locations: United States, CT, Darien, CT | United States, CT, Stamford, CT | United States, CT, Trumbull, CT

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