Product Strategy & Technology Intern (Summer 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 finance and 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. Expected Length of Internship: Positions available for 2026 Summer semesters, in First Solar’s Perrysburg, OH Manufacturing and Technology Center (near Toledo). Basic Internship Scope (Project): Develop an understanding of the First Solar business model and our technology environment. Participate in the co-op program and work-specific training and development. Support/manage engagements with 3rd party consultants Work collaboratively with multiple departments within First Solar. Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and/or customers. Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor. Lead a minimum of one business-case/project-finance based project with end of term reporting; potential projects could be: Build, run, and interpret complex financial models & sensitivities, Track market policy updates and translate them into clear financial and competitive implications, using 3RD party intel, provide a firm and accurate view of Market PV supply across the US and or India Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
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 and adaptable with a willingness to learn
- Proficiency in financial modeling and accounting
- Ability to conduct market research and work with large sets of data to distill trends, policy and insights
- High business acumen & ability to engage with stakeholders
- Demonstrates an analytical approach to problem solving
- Highly proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
- Ability to travel within the US & Canada
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Power Bi and or Python will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the First Solar business model and our technology environment.
- Participate in the co-op program and work-specific training and development.
- Support/manage engagements with 3rd party consultants
- Work collaboratively with multiple departments within First Solar.
- Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and/or customers.
- Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor.
- Lead a minimum of one business-case/project-finance based project with end of term reporting
- Build, run, and interpret complex financial models & sensitivities
- Track market policy updates and translate them into clear financial and competitive implications
- Provide a firm and accurate view of Market PV supply across the US and or India
- Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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