Job Description
Job Overview:
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:
Positions available for 2024 in First Solar's Perrysburg, Ohio Manufacturing and Technology Center (near Toledo)
As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enrol in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn't interfere with the essential functions of the position.
Experience:
Experience in computer applications including Microsoft Excel and Power Point Required
Experience in technical writing required
Solar and/or renewable industry experience preferred
Experience in JMP and SQL preferred
Statistics experience preferred
Drone piloting experience preferred
Education:
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering undergraduate students
Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based on 4.0 scale)
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 with their University.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player; able to work in a cross-functional environment
Eager to learn
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to identify, diagnose, and solve problems
Demonstrates an analytical approach to problem solving
Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite programs
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Ability to travel within the US and/or Canada
Basic Internship Scope (Project):
Support various functions of the Post Sales Operations team by hosting cross-functional meetings, originating technical documentation, analysing and reporting field returns data, and photographing solar fields as an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot.
Become an FAA-licensed commercial drone pilot by obtaining an FAA Part 107 certificate. Pilot a drone at solar installations and take, interpret, and analyse aerial photography including thermal imagery. Compile results and report out to stakeholders.
Lead a minimum of one engineering based project with end of term reporting; potential topics could be: legacy product guidance, fielded product reporting by region, review of AI to evaluate warrantable product claims, drone piloting, analysis of thermal imagery, and/or software application development for internal field team.
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
Estimated Hourly Range:
$17.00 - $25.00
US Physical Requirements:
Office Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order 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. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Additional Physical Requirements:
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 up to 51 pounds on a seldom basis, according to work instruction.
Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
20/40 vision in each eye, (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green 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).
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).
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
