Digital Transformation Intern (1st Shift) - 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. The internship is expected to last a minimum of 3-6 months, with potential for extension based on project needs. Flexible shift hours are offered, allowing interns to enroll in classes as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- Engineering Background
- Statistical Background
- Data analytics
- Have used statistical software for analysis in the past
- Proficient in Excel a must
- Demonstrated abilities of rootcause identification and solution implementation using engineering or data analytics experience
- Demonstrated communication and written skills
- Demonstrated cross functional working skills
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
- Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
- All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
- Associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of six sigma or structured problem solving is a plus
- JMP or other statistical software a plus
- SQL or Python coding knowledge a plus
Responsibilities
- Support improving Throughput and Yield for the site and continuous improvement projects.
- Perform basic analysis on throughput constraint and scrap data.
- Report on daily status and support investigation.
- Learn new software for handling scrap and JMP statistical software of analysis.
- Work independently with various groups on assigned investigations in collecting, organizing and reporting on observations and rootcause analysis.
- Create PowerPoint presentations and present in technical forums.
- Create Standard Operating Procedure documents, deploy on factory floor and monitor for successful implementation.
- Learn production floor logistics and support execution of experiments.
- Support sample preparation for lab work.
- Able to work first or second shift on as needed basis.
- Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
Benefits
- Flexible shift hours
- Opportunity to enroll in classes while working as an intern
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
