Industrial Engineer

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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.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing System & Line PlanningLead 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 OptimizationAnalyze 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 CoordinationWork 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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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)

Preferred

• 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