Mechanical Engineering Intern - AZEK

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®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.

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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As a James Hardie intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects that drive business results. Our 12‑week paid internship program is designed to provide real‑world industry exposure, strengthen your professional and technical skills, and help prepare you for a successful career. Throughout the program, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, build valuable relationships across the organization, and take on work that makes a measurable impact.

You will also have access to mentoring opportunities and professional development resources to support your growth and career aspirations.

Gain hands‑on experience applying mechanical engineering principles to real‑world product development while contributing meaningful capacity to the Stru Xure engineering team. The intern will develop practical skills in product design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, documentation, and mechanical problem‑solving while supporting new product development and improvements to existing products and engineering records.

• Produce accurate engineering models, drawings, and documentation while demonstrating increasing independence.
• Participate actively in prototype builds, testing, and design validation.
• Identify and communicate engineering issues and follow assigned projects through documented conclusions or recommendations.

• Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Review and update legacy parts, assemblies, drawings, and engineering data to current standards.
• Support active new product development through component design, design iteration, and documentation.

• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, testing, and design validation in a hands‑on shop environment.
• Investigate mechanical, manufacturing, and assembly issues and assist with root‑cause analysis and corrective solutions.

• Own at least one defined engineering project that progresses from problem definition through design, prototype or implementation, testing, validation, and a documented recommendation or solution.
• Present final project results to the engineering and product development team.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising senior or rising junior).
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full‑time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3D modeling experience;
  Solid Works experience is preferred.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand and power tools.
• Understanding of mechanical design, tolerancing, design for…