Industrial Engineer

Canadian Solar•Jeffersonville, IN

10d

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems —where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Job Summary: The Industrial Engineer will work on large-scale manufacturing projects, including GW-level advanced manufacturing or renewable energy facilities. The engineer will work closely with engineers engineers on tasks such as production line planning, capacity analysis, and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering field
2+ years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing system design and line layout planning
Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D layout and equipment placement)
Strong Excel skills for data analysis (capacity models, calculations, tracking)
Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

Experience in photovoltaic, semiconductor, electronics, or high‑volume manufacturing
Familiarity with GW‑level or large‑scale factory planning and ramp‑up
Experience with Lean manufacturing, line balancing, or capacity optimization
Experience working with cross‑regional or international engineering teams

Responsibilities

Manufacturing System & Line Planning Lead and support production line planning for solar cell manufacturing
Develop and optimize line layout, material flow, and space utilization
Perform takt time analysis, cycle time analysis, and capacity modeling
Define standard production capacity (UPH, shift capacity, line balance)
Support equipment placement, footprint definition, and expansion planning
Data Analysis & Process Optimization Analyze manufacturing data, including cycle time, UPH, OEE, yield, and bottlenecks
Conduct statistical and quantitative analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Support cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and productivity enhancement initiatives
Participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, line balancing, waste reduction)
Cross ‑ Functional & Project Coordination Work closely with process, equipment, facilities, and production teams
Coordinate with Asian engineering teams and US site teams to align on design assumptions and implementation
Support on‑site engineering activities, follow up on action items, and track deliverables
Provide IE input during equipment move‑in, line ramp‑up, and production launch phases
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