Internship Surface Treatment Metal Packaging - #2778454

About this Position Would you like to gain practical experience in industrial research and development and explore the world of metal packaging? Then join our Product Development Team for Surface Treatment for Metal Packaging and support us in exciting innovation and development projects.

During your internship, you will gain valuable insights into the day-to-day work of a product developer and actively contribute to the development of innovative surface treatment technologies for the packaging industry.

What You´ll Do

• Support ongoing research and development projects
• Participate in international project meetings and collaborate with colleagues from Product Development, Application Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Business Development
• Contribute to the development of new product concepts based on market and technology trends
• Gain insights into different chemical systems and their interactions to achieve specific product properties
• Plan, conduct, and document laboratory experiments
• Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate experimental results
• Prepare reports and presentations and present your findings to the project team
• Support projects aimed at advancing our sustainability goals
• Research and evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and substances with regard to their future innovation potential
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Initial practical laboratory experience
• Fluency in English is required, German language proficiency is a strong advantage
• Enthusiasm for chemistry, innovation, and technical problem-solving
• Interest in sustainable technologies and industrial research
• Strong analytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented approach to work
• High level of motivation to learn, initiative, and creativity
• Team player with an open and communicative personality, ability to listen and translate this into actions
• Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting Feburary 2027 for a duration of ideally 6 months
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Global Experience
• Interns Community
  
  

We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.385 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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