Engineering Intern, Finishing QA

Summary

As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development. 

Engineering Internship Objective: Increase board quality by developing methods to make interleaver grading more efficient. 

What You’ll Do:

General Responsibilities: 

• Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks. 
• Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives. 
• Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation. 
• Engage in team meetings and share ideas. 
• Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards. 

Engineering Responsibilities:  

• Develop an understanding of how the steel interleavers impact the quality of the finished product (cement fiber boards) 
• Utilize existing processes to evaluate and grade interleavers for flatness and develop methods to make interleaver grading more efficient 
• Train and supervise operators at grading interleavers 
• Participate in Finishing Line optimization and debottlenecking as opportunities arise 

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior). 
• Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0. 
• Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026. 
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location. 
• Must be authorized to work in the US. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Observational and data analysis skills 
• Creative problem-solving ability 
• Mechanical knowledge 
• Willing to work in a non-climate-controlled environment 
• Proficient with the Microsoft office suite 

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.

• Full-time work experience and competitive pay   
• Meaningful projects 
• Mentorship and guidance 
• Feedback and evaluation 
• Company culture  
• Networking opportunities and skill development