James Hardie · 1 day ago
Associate Engineer, EDP
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, offering a range of innovative products. The Associate Engineer, EDP role is a two-year training program for engineering graduates that combines hands-on experience with mentorship in manufacturing and corporate environments, focusing on practical solutions and professional development.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
You will be placed in a rotational training at one of the company’s eleven U.S. plants
You will gain immersive experience in James Hardie innovation culture, professional development, and hands-on training covering the entire fiber-cement manufacturing process
You will be empowered to apply acquired knowledge and skills to challenging projects offering practical solutions to manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, and optimization
After finishing the rotational program, you will be assigned to an engineering role at one of James Hardie plants located in Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, California, Nevada, Washington, or at our corporate office in Chicago, IL
From day one, you will have an engineering mentor who will support and challenge you throughout the program with consistent check-ins
You will participate in quarterly training sessions with your fellow program peers, mentors, and key program leaders at the Chicago headquarters and manufacturing facilities
You will gain practical training and insights from the engineering and manufacturing experts behind the James Hardie brand, known for its exceptional quality and durability
You will lead key projects directly impacting the success of manufacturing plant operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Paper Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
Able to relocate to one of our 11 U.S. Manufacturing plants
Authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Demonstrated work ethic through past co-op or internship, preferred
Benefits
Day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Vacation and company holidays
401(k) with 6% match
Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Parental leave
Wellness programs
Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (16)
2023 (6)
2022 (12)
2021 (10)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Recent News
2025-12-08
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