Job Description

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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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.

As an Advanced Manufacruring Data Analyst Intern, you will gain experience working on real-world, cutting-edge projects in the area of Advanced Manufacturing. You will support various Advanced Manufacturing initiatives, driving improvements to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (Rate, Uptime, Yield) as well as Quality, Safety and Cost.

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.

Data Analyst Responsibilities:

• Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to deliver insights
• Create interactive and intuitive dashboards
• Support development of AI-driven predictive models
• Support data integration and consolidation projects
• Support Control Room and automation-related projects

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 Skills:

• Advanced user in MS Excel; comfortable with PowerPivot, Charts;
• Basic skills in SQL, Tableau, other MS Office apps;
• Ability to work effectively with large datasets (1M+ rows);
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

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
• Meaningful projects
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Company culture
• Networking opportunities and skill development

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law. 

 
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. 

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