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IE Engineer Intern

CompanyCanadian Solar Inc.
LocationMesquite
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support manufacturing system and production line planning, including layout, material flow, and capacity calculations. Responsibilities also involve performing process and data analysis, and coordinating projects between Chinese and US teams.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2179
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/. Canadian Solar is Making the Difference by delivering more clean, safe, and affordable solar energy to the world.
About the Role

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.

Key Skills
Production Line PlanningCapacity AnalysisProcess OptimizationLine LayoutMaterial FlowTakt Time AnalysisEquipment PlacementSpace PlanningCapacity CalculationsCycle Time AnalysisData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisProject ManagementAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelCommunication
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergyScience & ResearchEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
401k Retirement PlanMedicalDentalLifeDisability ProgramPTOSick Days