First Solar is a sustainable energy company focused on advancing solar technology and manufacturing. The Product and Technology Intern will gain experience through training, analytical project work, cross-functional collaboration, meetings, and mentorship while leading an engineering-based project and presenting the results to leadership.
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of the First Solar business model and our technology environment
Participate in the co-op program and work-specific training and development
Perform analytical project work
Work collaboratively with multiple departments within First Solar
Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and/or customers
Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor
Lead a minimum of one engineering based project with end of term reporting; potential topics could be: New Product Design/Business Case Assessment, Competitor Roadmap Benchmarking Research, or Power Plant Energy Prediction Analysis
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Undergraduate students
Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner
Willingness to learn
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to identify, diagnose, and solve problems
Demonstrates an analytic approach to problem solving
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Preference may be given to candidates who are available to fulfill multiple terms
Benefits
Flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Work-specific training and development.
Work with experienced professionals and check in regularly with an assigned mentor.
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.
