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.