First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 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: The internship is expected to start in August and last through December, 2024 (dates flexible) 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: Strong preference for candidates with basic skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: electronics, mechanics, laboratory measurements, microscopy, physics, statistics, and chemistry. Prior internship or work in a manufacturing facility or R&D lab desired but not required. Familiarity with photovoltaic measurement techniques including IV, CV and QE measurement, thermography and IR imaging is a plus. Familiarity with ALT equipment, test methods and test structures used in support of failure analysis is a plus. Experience networking lab equipment to control experiments and record data to database preferred. Education: Currently working towards a Bachelor of Science (4-year program), or master of science or PhD degree in engineering or similar technical discipline First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university. Required Skills/Competencies: Safety first mindset; good knowledge of physics and chemistry concepts; experience in collecting data from experiments; good communication and teamwork; knows how to use MS Excel Basic Internship Scope (Project): The intern is expected to work on improving a new solar cell device fabrication process. Key deliverables are identifying areas to improve and implementing some of the changes. Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team. Will conduct developmental tests, including sample fabrication and testing. May compile and analyze test data from performed testing and review results with engineering personnel to improve efficiency and stability of solar modules. Plan, organize, and execute engineering experiments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. (Good multitasking skills a necessity) Summarize experimental data and present it in a clear concise format. Setup new equipment and networking for control of experiments and logging data to a database. Estimated Salary Range: $18 - $24 US 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,