IE Engineer Intern

Jeffersonville PV Cells Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability

PTO & sick days

Job summary

Canadian Solar invites motivated engineering students for an internship focused on large-scale manufacturing projects, including GW-scale facilities. You will work with experienced engineers on production line planning, capacity analysis, and process optimization.

This technical, project-based internship emphasizes hands-on analysis with real tasks rather than clerical work, offering exposure to cross‑functional teams and practical problem solving in a global solar manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Strong AutoCAD understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Familiarity with photovoltaic/manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
• Outstanding analytical ability and adaptability.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing system and production line planning
• Assist with line layout, material flow, and takt time analysis
• Support equipment placement, space planning, and capacity calculations
• Calculate cycle time hours and standard production capacity
• Perform process and data analysis
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data (cycle time, UPH, OEE, yield, etc.)
• Conduct basic statistical analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Project management and coordination of different teams (Chinese team and US team) to communicate design proposals
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support on‑site engineering activities and follow up on action items

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

English communication

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Job Summary

This internship offers hands‑on exposure to large‑scale manufacturing projects, including GW‑level advanced manufacturing or renewable energy facilities. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers on real engineering tasks such as production line planning, capacity analysis, and process optimization. This is a technical, project‑based role, not a clerical or administrative internship.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing system and production line planning
• Assist with line layout, material flow, and takt time analysis
• Support equipment placement, space planning, and capacity calculations
• Calculate cycle time hours and standard production capacity
• Perform process and data analysis
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data (cycle time, UPH, OEE, yield, etc.)
• Conduct basic statistical analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Project management and coordination of different teams (Chinese team and US team) to communicate design proposals
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support on‑site engineering activities and follow up on action items

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or a related field
• Strong AutoCAD understanding
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Familiarity with the manufacturing technique and manufacturing process of photovoltaic, electronic, and other industries, master the relevant experience of layout planning, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)
• Outstanding analytical ability and adaptability
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Compensation and Benefits

• Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement.
• Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO, and sick days.
• This is a full‑time position.
• Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility‑scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.