Reliability Intern (Summer 2026)

First Solar (US) • Perrysburg, OH

23h • $18 - $25

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.
Expected Length of Internship:
Duration of Internship will be one Semesters (Summer)
As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it does not interfere with the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in BS electrical or mechanical engineering program required.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Power Point.
• General electrical/electronic knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-directed, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational 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 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 candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic programming experience recommended but not required.
• Strain Measurements and Data Acquisition experience recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support new test and characterization equipment development projects consisting of concept development, specification development, experimentation, gauge R&R and data analysis and scripting.
• Execute planned experiments and equipment qualification testing. Includes collecting, analysing data and reporting results.
• Assist with the different in-house and outdoors module reliability testing and activities.
• Write work/test instructions.
• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern