Associate Engineer, EDP

James Hardie
Peru, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

James Hardie EDP is a two-year training program created for engineering graduates aspiring to grow in their chosen profession. The program is designed to enrich your knowledge through practical training, professional collaboration, and ongoing mentorship in manufacturing and corporate office environments. James Hardie dynamic culture and pursuit for innovation create a supportive environment where you are encouraged to be creative and inquisitive, assertive and proactive, collaborative and resourceful.

What You’ll Do:

First Year: 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.

Deliverables: You will be empowered to apply acquired knowledge and skills to challenging projects offering practical solutions to manufacturing process design, reliability, operations, and optimization.

Second Year: 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.

Our Commitment to You:

  • 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
  • You will be offered a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, benefits, and programs.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated work ethic through past co-op or internship, preferred

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $72,000.00 to $78,000.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits, and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility

  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance

  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays

  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match

  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs

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Build a Better Future for All - Apply now!

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Posted 2025-09-16

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