James Hardie · 1 day ago
IT Intern - Desktop Services (Infrastructure)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking an IT Intern to gain hands-on experience in the IT field. This 12-week paid internship will involve working on diverse projects, performing research, and contributing to the streamlining of autopilot imaging for global deployment.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
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
Intern will analyze current Autopilot imaging workflows and identify limitations
Build a test lab to simulate imaging scenarios across NA/EU/APAC regions
Propose automation scripts and documentation to reduce setup time and errors
Develop a test plan for future changes to the image
Qualification
Required
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
PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
Basic understanding of networking concepts and device provisioning
Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint) and version control (Git)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams
Attention to detail in testing and documentation
Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and suggest improvements
Benefits
Full-time work experience and competitive pay
Meaningful projects
Mentorship and guidance
Feedback and evaluation
Company culture
Networking opportunities and skill development
Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
Founded in 1888
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-12-08
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