First Solar · 3 hours ago
Product & Technology Intern (Summer 2026)
Perrysburg, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerFirst Solar is a leader in sustainable energy, offering internships that provide real-world experience and opportunities for skill development. The Product & Technology Intern will engage in various projects, collaborate with multiple departments, and present their findings to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
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Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of the First Solar business model and our technology environment
Participate in the co-op program and work-specific training and development
Perform analytical project work
Work collaboratively with multiple departments within First Solar
Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and/or customers
Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor
Lead a minimum of one engineering based project with end of term reporting; potential topics could be: New Product Design/Business Case Assessment, Competitor Roadmap Benchmarking Research, or Power Plant Energy Prediction Analysis
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Undergraduate students
Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner
Willingness to learn
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to identify, diagnose, and solve problems
Demonstrates an analytic approach to problem solving
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Ability to travel within the US
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, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use)
Preferred
Preference may be given to candidates who are available to fulfill multiple terms
First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
Founded in 1999
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
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