Development Engineer Intern (Fall 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.
Requirements
- Engineering, chemistry, or physics (Year 2+ of undergrad, or any graduate level)
- Some experience in chemistry lecture courses and at least one chemistry lab course is required.
- Applicant must not have finished their degree in order to qualify.
- Good knowledge of physics and chemistry concepts
- Experience in collecting data from experiments
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Knows how to use MS Excel
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an undergraduate research lab would be helpful.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on lab work related to solar panel research experiments.
- Push forward experiments related to inkjet printing and spray coating of uniform thin film materials related to solar panel R&D.
- Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
