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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.
  
With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity   
  
Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader in building materials?
James Hardie is on the hunt for enthusiastic and driven Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team! This is a great opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and components within our manufacturing environment.
  
You’ll be supported by experienced mentors and gain exposure through hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities to help you grow your technical skills and set yourself up for long-term success.
  
This role will commence in January 2026.
    
What you’ll do

• Learning the products of the business and understanding their applications
• Understanding customer value and the impact on manufacturing and supply chain
• Understanding manufacturing processes and the drivers of quality, cost, safety, reliability, speed, waste, and delay
• Contribute and assist with fault finding and breakdowns
• Plan and conduct down day electrical jobs and factory shutdowns
• Apply structured problem solving to drive continuous improvement within the plant
• Apply problem solving, communication & other skills to deliver on relevant projects
• Deliver all technical tasks to comply with quality, safety and project management/engineering procedures and controls to enable completion on time and within scope
• Effectively contribute to the achievement of team and project goals
• Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable
• Actively participate in improvement projects

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering or related discipline
• Basic knowledge of electrical design software and tools.
• Demonstrate a safety-first attitude
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Tech savvy and curious, with high learning agility and flexibility of style
• A desire to grow and develop a long-standing career within the business.
• Previous exposure to engineering such as Vacation or Internship experience advantageous but not essential

Working @ James Hardie
  
At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team:

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Ability to take part in an Employee Share scheme
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites) 

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 
  
It’s Possible™ with James Hardie

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