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About The Position

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with plant operators through senior leadership.
• Ability to work 50% at a desk and 50% on the plant floor.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong Excel skills; formulas, lookups, and pivot tables are preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
• Solid technical writing skills for SOPs and documentation.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn industrial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 PSSR walk-throughs, design reviews, vendor meetings, and project standups.
• Create and update SOPs, commissioning checklists, acceptance criteria, equipment lists, and technical reports.
• Review and mark up engineering drawings, including AutoCAD drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Maintain organized project files, trackers, and documentation libraries.
• Observe equipment operation, verify field conditions, and gather feedback from operators and maintenance personnel.
• Support troubleshooting by documenting findings, capturing photos, and relaying information to engineers.
• Follow PPE guidelines and comply with EHS&S requirements.
• Compare vendor quotes, collect specifications, and prepare technical summaries.
• Document meetings, track action items, and support communication between engineering and external partners.
• Assist with scheduling site visits and monitoring installation progress.
• Collect and log process data during trials, startups, and testing.
• Build and maintain Excel-based trackers for timelines, equipment lists, action items, and project metrics.
• Support investigations by organizing data and observations.
• Communicate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, EHS&S, R&D, and contractors.
• Provide clear, concise updates for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Surface issues early and help maintain project momentum.
• Lead at least one improvement initiative or workstream from concept through implementation.

Benefits

• Pay of $20 to $25 per hour, as a good-faith estimate current as of the posting date; placement depends on factors such as experience, skills, and geography and may change over time.
• Meaningful projects with business impact.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Feedback and evaluation.
• Exposure to James Hardie culture.
• Networking opportunities and skill development.