We are looking for a Research Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D;) team in Rosehill, NSW.

09th October, 2026

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance 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

We’re looking for a full-timeResearch Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D;) team in Rosehill, NSW.

The Research Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of defined technical tasks, components or sub-systems within R&D; projects. This role ensures designs and technical solutions move successfully from concept through to implementation, on time and within agreed specifications. The Research Engineer contributes to technical innovation, cost reduction, and quality improvement across new and existing products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$105,000 + super.

What you’ll do

- Support the delivery of all technical tasks for a project from concept to implementation and handover to manufacturing.
- Participate in planning, preparing, and running trials of new and existing equipment, technologies and products.
- Preparation and testing of samples including analysis,



reporting and presentation of data.
- Regular update and presentation of projects to shape and get agreeance on plan, direction and technical deliverables.
- Collaborate effectively with manufacturing team, vendors and suppliers to deliver the best solution to the business.
- Coordinate the build of physical prototypes, draft test plans, and run empirical tests to prove out designs.
- Serve as the technical contact for suppliers, troubleshooting manufacturing defects or assembly line issues.
- Ensure that James Hardie’s operations are in line with Work Health and Safety Requirements at all times.

09th October, 2026

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance 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





We’re looking for a full-timeResearch Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D;) team in Rosehill, NSW.

The Research Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of defined technical tasks, components or sub-systems within R&D; projects. This role ensures designs and technical solutions move successfully from concept through to implementation, on time and within agreed specifications. The Research Engineer contributes to technical innovation, cost reduction, and quality improvement across current and existing products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$105,000 + super.

What you’ll do

- Support the delivery of all technical tasks for a project from concept to implementation and handover to manufacturing.
- Participate in planning, preparing, and running trials of new and existing equipment, technologies and products.
- Preparation and testing of samples including analysis, reporting and presentation of data.
- Regular update and presentation of projects to shape and get agreeance on plan, direction and technical deliverables.
- Collaborate effectively with manufacturing team, vendors and suppliers to deliver the best solution to the business.
- Coordinate the build of physical prototypes, draft test plans, and run empirical tests to prove out designs.
- Serve as the technical contact for suppliers, troubleshooting manufacturing defects or assembly line issues.
- Ensure that James Hardie’s operations are in line with Work Health and Safety Requirements at all times.

What you’ll bring

- Bachelors or higher degree in Engineering such as Process/Chemical Engineer

📌 R&D Research Engineer: Prototyping, Trials (Sydney)
🏢 James Hardie
📍 Sydney