First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Scope:
Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
Expected Length of Internship:
- Duration of Internship will be one Semesters (Summer)
- As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it does not interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Education/Experience:
- Currently enrolled in BS electrical or mechanical engineering program required.
- First Solar encourages all interns to register with their university.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Power Point.
- Basic programming experience recommended but not required.
- Strain Measurements and Data Acquisition experience recommended but not required.
Required Skills/Competencies:
- General electrical/electronic knowledge.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Self-directed, proactive approach to problem solving.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Basic Internship Scope (Project):
- Support new test and characterization equipment development projects consisting of concept development, specification development, experimentation, gauge R&R and data analysis and scripting.
- Execute planned experiments and equipment qualification testing. Includes collecting, analysing data and reporting results.
- Assist with the different in-house and outdoors module reliability testing and activities.
- Write work/test instructions.
- Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
