As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.
What You’ll Do
IT Internship Objective: Apply machine learning to production data to uncover patterns and deliver practical guidance for quality improvements.
- 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.
- Support basic development and testing of AI chatbot features, including prompts, data inputs, and user interactions.
- Help troubleshoot and improve chatbot performance by assisting with debugging, evaluations, and simple integrations.
AI Developer Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and preprocess large-scale manufacturing datasets.
- Apply machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) to identify trends, anomalies, and predictive insights.
- Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to translate data findings into actionable recommendations.
- Develop visualizations and dashboards to communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- 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 Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant familiarity with Python, R, or similar programming languages.
- Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Receive
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.
- Full-time work experience and competitive pay
- Meaningful projects
- Mentorship and guidance
- Feedback and evaluation
- Company culture
- Networking opportunities and skill development