Manufacturing Engineer Material Handling Intern (Fall 2026)

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

20h•$18 - $25•Hybrid

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

Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Minitab / JMP
Bluebeam
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
Ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Nice To Haves

No previous experience required

Responsibilities

Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in day-to-day activities in sustaining the production line.
Perform basic troubleshooting of issues.
Conduct root cause analysis.
Implement and roll out engineering fixes.
Support the team in the roll out of new equipment upgrade projects.
Focus on the installation of the material handling system for the new high volume manufacturing facility.
Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.