Manufacturing Engineering Intern: Plant Floor & Projects

James Hardie; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Competitive pay

Networking opportunities

Job summary

James Hardie in Wilmington, OH offers a 12-week paid internship that provides hands-on manufacturing experience, collaboration with engineers and operators, and exposure to capital projects, maintenance, and process improvement.

You will develop skills in AutoCAD, data analysis, and technical documentation while contributing to real projects and receiving mentoring and professional development resources.

This paid program supports your growth and helps prepare for a successful engineering career.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2029.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scoping, planning, and executing engineering tasks within capital and continuous-improvement projects.
• Support commissioning, equipment startups, trial runs, and data collection.
• Participate in design reviews, vendor meetings, and project standups.
• Create and update SOPs, commissioning checklists, and equipment lists.
• Review and markup engineering drawings (AutoCAD, P&IDs, layouts, electrical schematics).
• Observe equipment operation, gather field feedback, and document findings for engineers.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to track actions and progress.
• Collect process data during trials and maintain Excel trackers for project metrics.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

James Hardie in Wilmington, OH offers a 12-week paid internship that provides hands-on manufacturing experience, collaboration with engineers and operators, and exposure to capital projects, maintenance, and process improvement.

You will develop skills in AutoCAD, data analysis, and technical documentation while contributing to real projects and receiving mentoring and professional development resources.

This paid program supports your growth and helps prepare for a successful engineering career.