Climate Resilience R&D Intern

James Hardie Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Professional development resources

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is offering a 12-week paid internship in climate resilience research, with hands-on experience in models, testing, and data analysis.

The role involves developing methods, evaluating product performance under extreme conditions, and communicating results to project teams. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and be available full-time in Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required for consideration.
• Full-time availability for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States; reliable transportation to the work location.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and test methods to evaluate building product performance under climatic and natural hazard exposures.
• Assist in designing laboratory methods that simulate real-world environmental conditions.
• Support laboratory testing, data collection, and interpretation of results.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings and recommendations to project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, building science or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

Minitab

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is offering a 12-week paid internship in climate resilience research, with hands-on experience in models, testing, and data analysis.

The role involves developing methods, evaluating product performance under extreme conditions, and communicating results to project teams. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's program, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and be available full-time in Summer 2027.