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Intern - Industrial Engineering
Role summary
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The role is suited to an undergraduate or recent graduate studying Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to understand basic time study, work measurement, process mapping, line balancing, production planning, and productivity improvement. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and data analysis is useful. The intern will support factory-based improvement projects, collect and analyze production data, identify waste and bottlenecks, document standard methods, and work with production and engineering teams. Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment are important. A practical, safety-conscious attitude and readiness to spend time on the shop floor will also be expected.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Board of Investment factories can bring in technicians and skilled workers after a local-expertise check; other factories need a sector-ministry recommendation.
Before you apply: Some places test factory skills first: Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa usually asks for a skills test and basic Japanese, and in Singapore, metal workers on a Work Permit must pass a safety course within 3 months of arriving.
Watch for: Line operators are usually hired locally, so expect technicians and managers only (judgement). Each factory has a pre-approved cap on foreign posts.
Official source: Board of Investment: Visa Recommendation Policy and Guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Manufacturing jobs in Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies; senior expats may get company housing or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer applies; visa USD 200 a year (Board of Investment firms add USD 165); who pays and moving help vary |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight and a yearly home ticket are mostly for senior expats |
| Contract | Visa valid 1 year or as the sponsor recommends, renewed yearly; contract length varies |
| Leave | 14 days a year after the first year; public holidays extra |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month (about USD 450), then 6% to 36%; 36% above LKR 358,000 (about USD 1,100) |
| Health cover | Residence visa needs a Health Protection Plan (since 3 June 2019); who pays is not stated; extra cover varies |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Mas Holdings
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing, sportswear, lingerie, and performance apparel to internationally recognized brands. Its business includes design, product development, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, with operations across several countries. MAS is known for combining advanced manufacturing with sustainability, ethical employment practices, and product innovation. The company works with global customers and operates multiple specialized facilities in Sri Lanka, offering exposure to industrial engineering, production, quality, supply chain, research, and garment technology. Interns may gain practical experience in factory operations, continuous improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork. Exact duties, benefits, and training opportunities vary by business unit and location.