First Solar is a sustainable energy company offering interns real-world experience across research, technology, engineering, finance, and other business areas. The Product Strategy & AI Intern will support AI-enabled business intelligence, market strategy, financial modeling, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement projects, culminating in a presentation to leadership.
Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of First Solar's business model, technology landscape, and AI-enabled analytics environment
Participate in the internship program and role-specific training and development
Support and manage engagements with 3rd-party consultants, data providers, and intelligence platforms
Work collaboratively with multiple departments across First Solar
Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and stakeholders
Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor
Lead a minimum of one AI enabled business intelligence, market strategy, or project-finance focused project with end-of-term reporting; potential projects could include:
Build and deploy dashboards, AI assistants, or automated intelligence tools that put key data and insights at stakeholders' fingertips
Build, run, and interpret financial models, scenario analyses, and market sensitivities using AI-enhanced workflows
Develop and maintain knowledge bases, market intelligence repositories, or AI copilots that deliver accurate, actionable insights while minimizing hallucinations
Leverage third-party intelligence, market data, and AI tools to provide best-in- class intel and policy impacts on First Solar’s business
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and business impact to the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Graduate/Undergraduate students preferably in an analytical or technical field (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging AI technologies and business applications
Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and AI-enabled business insights
Ability to conduct market research, analyze large datasets, and identify key trends, policy impacts, and opportunities
Strong business acumen and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
Demonstrates an analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Copilot
Proficiency in Python, data visualization, dashboard development, and workflow automation
Experience building AI assistants, chatbots, or knowledge management solutions to improve business insights and decision-making
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Benefits
Real-world experience
Opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills
Role-specific training and development
Work with experienced professionals and an assigned mentor
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
