Development Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)
About The Position
Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, At First Solar, interns play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Opportunities are available across various departments including research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, and energy services. Interns gain hands-on, real-world experience and are challenged daily to solve meaningful problems. You’ll have the chance to explore innovative solutions, develop new skills, and contribute to impactful projects that align with our mission. First Solar fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, encouraging team members to take smart risks, learn from setbacks, and continuously improve. Interns are expected to take ownership of their work and demonstrate accountability while working toward a cleaner energy future. The internship is expected to last from January to May. As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, if it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Pursuing Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Tech, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics or related technical field
- Good knowledge of fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).
- All associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of electric circuit terminology preferred
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation a plus
- Experience working with experimental data and statistical analysis preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with project engineers to perform reliability testing on perovskite solar modules.
- Design and execute experiments and new test methods for developing solutions to improve device reliability.
- Involvement in metrology for perovskite solar cells and root cause analysis.
- Perform tests & monitor established procedures, compile data and analyze the results of said data.
- Communicate the results/conclusions to the project engineer.
- Provide weekly updates on the status of the assigned project to the project engineer.
- Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
Benefits
- Flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
