R&D Intern: Polymer Composite Formulation & Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Meaningful projects with business  imp

Networking opportunities and skill  |

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Wilmington, OH, offers a 12‑week paid R&D internship focused on polymer composite formulation and processing. You will work with experienced professionals, gain hands‑on experience, and contribute to measurable business impact.

The program emphasizes mentoring, development resources, data analysis, and impactful technical reporting. Eligible students pursuing polymer/materials science with a 3.0+ GPA who can work 12 weeks in summer 2027 are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a relevant discipline.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work full‑time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and benchmarking of polymer composites.
• Support additive screening and data interpretation.
• Plan laboratory‑scale and production‑scale trials; collect data and observations.
• Analyze results and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Present findings to R&D and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Polymer engineering

Materials science

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree program in polymer/materials field

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. in Wilmington, OH, offers a 12‑week paid R&D internship focused on polymer composite formulation and processing. You will work with experienced professionals, gain hands‑on experience, and contribute to measurable business impact.

The program emphasizes mentoring, development resources, data analysis, and impactful technical reporting. Eligible students pursuing polymer/materials science with a 3.0+ GPA who can work 12 weeks in summer 2027 are encouraged to