Workforce Development Intern (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Workforce Development Internship is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about manufacturing and training that is looking to gain hands on experience. In this role the intern will be working closely with team members to learn production processes and work closely with experts to create, development and implement training for our manufacturing workforce. This is an in-person opportunity (not remote) at our Perrysburg, Ohio facility.

Requirements

Must have good communication skills and comfortable interacting with others necessary to learn and teach.
Competent in Microsoft tools (word, excel, powerpoint), basic picture & video editing.
Pursuing a technical or educational degree in a STEM related field.
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).
All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
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.
Successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience required.
Experience developing and providing instructional based learning material would be preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather information on the product & process necessary to create training material.
Develop powerpoint and video based training material.
Print and place material at the training workstations along with data entry on training plans and updates.
Train others as needed.
Support team in onboarding new associates, inclusive of leading plant tours.
Other duties as assigned