Development Engineer Intern (Spring 2026)
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. At First Solar 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. Expected Length of Internship: 4 months (Spring 2026). As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn't interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- The student must be a student working in the field of thin film/perovskite solar cells.
- Hands-on experience in film synthesis/device fabrication/characterization
- Student in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, solid state-physics and photovoltaics.
- Hands on experience in photovoltaic device fabrication.
- Ability to analyze data, present it in an effective manner periodically to team leaders, collaborate with other team members and be open to adapt to new challenges.
- Effective communicator with good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data analysis software like JMP and additional knowledge of programming in Python/C++ is a plus.
- First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.
Responsibilities
- Intern will work with project engineers to fabricate devices and conduct materials analysis.
- May also include developing and executing new test methods.
- Intern will be involved in metrology for perovskite solar modules and study of their performance.
- Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
