Process Engineering Intern, Adhesives – Summer 2025

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Title: Process Engineering Intern, Adhesives – Summer 2025 

Locations: Cannon Falls, MN; Elgin, IL 

Location Requirements: In-Person/Onsite 

Business Unit: Henkel Adhesive Technologies 

Functional Area: Manufacturing Operations 

Job ID(s):  HAT0057 (Cannon Falls, MN), HAT005 (Elgin, IL) 

Start Date: May 19, 2025 

End Date: Mid-late August 2025 

Are you a highly motivated, innovative student looking to gain career-building experience and make an impact at a leading global organization? 
 
If yes, you could be a great fit as a Process Engineering Intern at Henkel, where you will gain real-world experience in one of our adhesive chemical processing plants that will put your career on the fast track. 

 
You can expect your internship to include assignments like:  

Gathering, analyzing and evaluating ideas from manufacturing to improve processes 

Developing, implementing, and maintaining required programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with quality 

Supporting process optimization to improve quality and lower cost 

Identifying hazards and eliminating them through application of engineering controls 

Developing your technical knowledge of industrial regulations including OSHA, EPA and ISO standards among others 

In addition to the job functions of your assigned department, you will also develop your professional skillset through: 

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 courses 

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, diversity and inclusion experts and sustainability ambassadors 

Ongoing feedback discussions that allow you to accomplish concrete goals 

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a full-time employee in the future. 

YOUR SKILLS 

A current undergraduate student planning to graduate in December 2025, 2026, or 2027 and majoring in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering 

Experience with data analysis, Excel and PowerBI preferred