Product Strategy & AI (Spring 2027)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar is seeking interns for the Spring 2027 semester at its Perrysburg, OH Manufacturing and Technology Center. This internship offers real-world experience in leading the world's sustainable energy future. Interns will be challenged daily, given opportunities to find new solutions, develop new skills, and contribute to First Solar's mission. The company fosters a culture of innovation through collaboration, smart risks, learning from failures, and personal accountability.

Requirements

Graduate/Undergraduate students preferably in an analytical or technical field (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging AI technologies and business applications.
Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and AI-enabled business insights.
Ability to conduct market research, analyze large datasets, and identify key trends, policy impacts, and opportunities.
Strong business acumen and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
Demonstrates an analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Copilot.
Proficiency in Python, data visualization, dashboard development, and workflow automation.
Experience building AI assistants, chatbots, or knowledge management solutions to improve business insights and decision-making.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Ability to travel within the U.S. & Canada.
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 37 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 both eyes together, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use).
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of First Solar's business model, technology landscape, and AI-enabled analytics environment.
Participate in the internship program and role-specific training and development.
Support and manage engagements with 3rd-party consultants, data providers, and intelligence platforms.
Work collaboratively with multiple departments across First Solar.
Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and stakeholders.
Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor.
Lead a minimum of one AI enabled business intelligence, market strategy, or project-finance focused project with end-of-term reporting.
Build and deploy dashboards, AI assistants, or automated intelligence tools that put key data and insights at stakeholders' fingertips.
Build, run, and interpret financial models, scenario analyses, and market sensitivities using AI-enhanced workflows.
Develop and maintain knowledge bases, market intelligence repositories, or AI copilots that deliver accurate, actionable insights while minimizing hallucinations.
Leverage third-party intelligence, market data, and AI tools to provide best in-class intel and policy impacts on First Solar’s business.
Present accomplishments and business impact to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.