Software Engineer Intern (1st Shift)
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
- Intern candidate should have completed 2 years of their major coursework, focused in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
- Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master’s or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
- First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University.
- Ability to write SQL and knowledge of reporting tools
- Ability to write and knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
- Experience writing code in Python and/or C#, with an interest in Data or Software Engineering
- Supported applications in college, as an intern, or in a customer service environment
- Proven ability and knowledge of computer technology
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Proven interpersonal skills
- All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Ideal to have completed significant coursework in Object Oriented Programming and Relational Database Management.
- Complete coursework in Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Previous support of technical applications.
- Previous experience developing software.
- Front end JavaScript skills is a plus
- Experience using Generative AI Tools and systems, with an interest in learning how to leverage GenAI technology in Enterprise applications
- Interest in build and deployment automation to modern platforms such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and/or Kubernetes a plus
- Scripting technologies such as PowerShell
- Understands Manufacturing processes is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop software solutions following best practices.
- Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Create unit tests using frameworks such as xUnit.
- Assist with troubleshooting and support of software issues. This is to allow the intern to understand the full experience of the MES Software team.
- Pair with other developers to handle tier 3 support.
- Attend daily production and Software team operational meetings.
- Interface with other departments to define requirements.
- Be responsible for a particular project, to be defined and finalized upon selection of candidate and current business needs.
- Present accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Benefits
- Flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
