First Solar is a sustainable energy company offering interns real-world experience across research, engineering, information technology, and other functions. The Data Scientist Intern will develop and deploy analytics, optimization, machine learning, and AI-enabled solutions for supply chain planning and decision support, automate enterprise data workflows, and present project accomplishments to leadership.
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy analytical, optimization, and machine‑learning models to support supply chain planning, execution, and optimization
Apply AI and LLM‑enabled techniques to accelerate insight generation, scenario analysis, and decision support
Quantify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Automate data ingestion, transformation, analysis, and reporting from enterprise systems
Translate analytical outputs into executive-ready insights
Contribute to digital transformation and continuous improvement programs by embedding analytics and AI into day‑to‑day decision‑making
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team
Qualification
Required
3 month internship or longer
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Applied Statistics, Computer Science, or
Master's degree in a related field
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and advanced analytics tools
Working knowledge of AI and Generative AI concepts, including LLMs, embeddings, prompt design, and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) for analytical and decision‑support use cases
Strong experience with data visualization and storytelling tools
Working knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling and optimization techniques
Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
Comfort working in cloud and enterprise data environments (e.g., Azure, data warehouses, APIs, ERP/SCM systems)
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting
To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Benefits
3 month internship or longer.
As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
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.
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
