First Solar is a leader in sustainable energy, providing opportunities for interns to gain real-world experience in various fields. The Data Science Intern will assist in data extraction, cleaning, analysis, and the development of machine learning models while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Help Develop pipelines that extract significant features from key data sets.
Build custom analytical tools.
Contribute to automated scripting and analysis for larger software packages.
Support the team to perform data extraction, cleaning, analysis and deliver actionable insights.
Contribute to feature selection and development of machine learning models to uncover value of data.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and perform Ad hoc analysis.
The candidate will work closely with Data Scientists on multiple data analysis use cases.
Qualification
Required
2+ years collaboration in a team setting at school or work.
Course work in mathematics and statistics.
Course work in computer programming or data science.
Previous project experience with data analysis and modelling.
Must be pursuing an Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field degree.
Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelors (3rd year or later), who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
Ability to review coding manuals to learn new syntax independently.
Ability to review and understand the purpose of existing scripts.
Ability to create reports/plots, analyze trends, and provide insights.
Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and machine learning.
Skilled in exploratory data analysis and feature engineering.
Familiarity with SQL for data querying and manipulation.
Robust knowledge and experience with statistical methods and classification models.
Demonstrated analytical, multi-tasking, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills.
Clear communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Experience with fundamental technologies in a Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, etc.
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift up to 51 pounds on a seldom basis, according to work instruction.
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Preferred
Python scripting language and SQL preferred.
Benefits
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.