Software Engineer Intern (1st Shift) - Spring 2027

First Solar (US) • Perrysburg, OH

3d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

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

• Completed 2 years of their major coursework, focused in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Master’s or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
• 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#
• 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
• Scripting technologies such as PowerShell
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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. They will get to pair with other developers to handle tier 3 support, as well as attend daily production and Software team operational meetings.
• Interface with other departments to define requirements.
• The intern will also be responsible for a particular project, to be defined and finalized upon selection of candidate and current business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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

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