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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.\nExpected Length of Internship:\nJanuary 4th to May 21st, 2027\n\nAs 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.\n\nExperience:\nCompetency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)\nBasic troubleshooting skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, good communication skills, can follow SOP and work instructions\nHands-on experience with wet chemistry processing preferred but not mandatory\nHands-on experience with vacuum equipment preferred but not mandatory \nHands-on experience in photovoltaic device fabrication/testing preferred but not mandatory\nWorking knowledge of analytical tools (UV-Vis, AFM, SEM, SIMS, XRD, XRR, ellipsometry) preferred but not mandatory\nEducation:\nAt least junior year enrollment in an undergraduate program required\n\nMust be pursuing a degree inMaterial Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.\n\nFirst Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University.\n\nRequired Skills/Competencies:\nApplies basic skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.\n\nDuties and tasks may not be standardized. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.\n\nWorks under daily supervision and follows standard procedures and instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.\n\nBasic Internship Scope (Project):\nSupport operations for fabrication of research scale photovoltaic devices, including standard and non-standard processes\n\nAssist and contribute to the development of novel processes and materials for thin film photovoltaic devices\n\nSupport the electrical and material characterization of thin films and photovoltaic devices\n\nUpon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.\n\nEstimated Salary: $28.60 USD per hr. - $33.80 USD per hour\nUS Physical Requirements:\nHybrid Physical Requirements:\nWill sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.\nWill climb stairs on an occasional basis.\nWill push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.\nRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.\n20/40 vision in each eye, (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.\nMust be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.\nMay reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.\nMay stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.\nAbility 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).\nAll 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).\nProject Site (non-craft) Requirements:\nWill sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift\n\nWill climb stairs on an occasional basis\n\nWill lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis\n\nRequired to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis\n\n20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required\n\nMust be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures\n\nMay reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis\n\nMay stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis\n\nAbility 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)\n\nOffice Physical Requirements:\nAll 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. 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