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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.\n\nEducation/Experience:\nIntern candidate should have completed 2 years of their major coursework, focused in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.\n\nMust currently be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master’s or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.\n\nFirst Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University\n\nIdeal to have completed significant coursework in Object Oriented Programming and Relational Database Management.\n\nHelpful Experience\n\nComplete coursework in Data Structures and Algorithms.\n\nPrevious support of technical applications.\n\nPrevious experience developing software.\n\nDesired Skills/Competencies:\nAbility to write SQL and knowledge of reporting tools\nAbility to write and knowledge of Object Oriented Programming\nFront end JavaScript skills is a plus\nExperience using Generative AI Tools and systems, with an interest in learning how to leverage GenAI technology in Enterprise applications\nExperience writing code in Python and/or C#, with an interest in Data or Software Engineering\nInterest in build and deployment automation to modern platforms such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and/or Kubernetes a plus\nSupported applications in college, as an intern, or in a customer service environment\nProven ability and knowledge of computer technology\nExcellent communication and organization skills\nScripting technologies such as PowerShell\nProven interpersonal skills\nUnderstands Manufacturing processes is a plus\nAdhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.\nDevelop software solutions following best practices.\nConfigure and maintain CI/CD pipelines.\nCreate unit tests using frameworks such as xUnit.\nAssist with troubleshooting and support of software issues. This is to allow the intern to understand the full experience of the MES Software team. They will get to pair with other developers to handle tier 3 support, as well as attend daily production and Software team operational meetings.\nInterface with other departments to define requirements. \nThe intern will also be responsible for a particular project, to be defined and finalized upon selection of candidate and current business needs. Potential example projects include:Optimize definition, collection, reporting, and alerting of Manufacturing System metrics and KPIs.\nWork with operations personnel to define needed Manufacturing information, research the sourcing of this information, establish its collection, create and display in a dashboard.\nCreate and implement Infrastructure and/or Behavior testing to improve the quality of Manufacturing Systems software.\nDesign and build front end components to support custom Design of Experiment software for R&D team.\nDevelop and fine-tune natural language model interfacing with GPT or other AI to assist in employee onboarding and tool troubleshooting.\nWork with operations personnel on the development and/or enhancement of an MES Live Monitoring System. \nConvert legacy applications to modern tool chain using Ignition.\nAssist with system development of Remote Operations Center.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\nUpon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nSummer Internship (3 months, approximately, depending on student availability; January - May)\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\nReporting Relationships:\nThis position will not have direct reports.\nTravel:\nNo travel is required.\n\nEstimated Salary Range:\nEstimated Salary Range $22/HR - $25/HR\n\nUS Physical Requirements:\nOffice Physical Requirements:\nAll positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. 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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.\nPotential 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 and any other tests that may be required.\nEqual 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. 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