Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

First Solar (US) • Friendly Village II Mobile Home Park, OH

10h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Engineering Internship is an opportunity for an individual interested in manufacturing and looking to gain valuable experience with high volume solar panel manufacturing equipment and processes. In this role, the intern will be working closely with a cross functional team to monitor, analyze daily production performance, solve problems, and/or work on projects to improve safety, quality, & productivity goals. Engineering Interns typically work a Monday through Friday, 8a-5p, in the manufacturing plant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Safety mindset for working in a manufacturing factory.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Comfortable interacting as part of a team.
• Competent in Microsoft tools (word, excel, powerpoint).
• Able to trouble shoot and solve problems.
• 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)
• Ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Nice To Haves

• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their College or University.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing technicians, engineers and leadership:
• Solve day-to-day production equipment and process challenges.
• Identify and implement product performance improvements.
• Monitor and collect production process data and perform statistical analysis to assess performance.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.
• Create and conduct training in classroom and on the production floor.
• Develop or update documentation such as process work instructions and control plans.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with cross functional team members
• Interface with internal associates, supplier representatives, and education institutions as required
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all environmental health standards including handling of waste and hazardous materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern