Data Engineer Intern (Spring 2026)

FIRST SOLAR • Perrysburg, OH

68d • $18 - $39

About The Position

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. 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. The Data Engineer Intern will assist in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines to support enterprise data fabric initiatives. Perform data analysis and contribute to extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes to ensure clean, standardized, and accessible data for business insights.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be within their last 2 years of a 4 year degree program or Master's level student; relevant curriculum includes courses on computer science, data science, information systems, or related field.
• SQL proficiency for querying and data manipulation.
• Basic knowledge of ETL concepts and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with Python or Scala for data processing.
• Understanding of data modeling and relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a data-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SQL and basic data analysis concepts.
• Interest in cloud-based data platforms and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis: Using tools like Power BI, Excel, or basic Python for exploratory analysis.
• Develop and test ETL workflows using Azure Data Factory or similar tools, i.e. write simple SQL queries, clean data, and load into staging tables.
• Clean and standardize datasets for integration into the data fabric.
• Document processes and assist with data governance and quality checks.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees