Henkel Adhesives is seeking a motivated Application Engineering Intern to join our technical team and support our Metal Pretreatment business. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to industrial chemistry and surface treatment technologies, providing insight into the product lifecycle from concept development through to batch production, while ensuring solutions meet customer requirements. Working closely with experienced sales and technical teams, you will contribute to raw material evaluation, product testing, formulation development and process improvements, while gaining an understanding of product specifications, performance validation and sustainable innovation. This role is ideal for a technically curious and hands-on student looking to develop their expertise in industrial chemistry and build a robust foundation in application engineering.
What you´ll do
- Develop an understanding of industrial chemicals and surface treatment technologies.
- Evaluate alternative raw materials and assess their impact on customer substrates.
- Conduct hands-on chemical handling, product formulation and testing.
- Manufacture products according to established formulas and specifications.
- Understand and apply test methods to validate finished product changes and maintain quality standards.
- Contribute to the development of product formulations, processes and application methods for new products.
- Document equipment application methods and calibration procedures.
- Follow all Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures while collaborating with experienced sales and technical teams.