Development Engineering Internship

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. 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:

As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn't interfere with the essential functions of the position.

Engineering, chemistry, or physics (Year 2+ of undergrad, or any graduate level)

Experience in an undergraduate research lab would be helpful.

First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

experience in collecting data from experiments; knows how to use MS Excel)

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

The intern will interact with a team of engineers and technicians to conduct hands-on lab work related to solar panel research experiments conducted at the California Technology Center in Santa Clara, CA.

The intern will help push forward experiments related to inkjet printing and spray coating of uniform thin film materials related to solar panel R&D.

Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

27.50 USD per hour- 37.50 USD per hr

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; 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. 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.

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