IE Engineer Intern

Company Overview

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement
• Generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO, and sick days
• 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.