Wetline Manufacturing Engineering Intern (m/w/d)

Job Description

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

• Fall 2024 (est. September- December).
• 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.

Education/Experience

• Enrolled in an engineering or physical science degree program, with at least one year of study completed.
  • Preferred majors: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry.
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Basic knowledge of Physics, chemistry.
• Data collection and presentation.
• MS Excel or other spreadsheet.
• Statistics.

Basic Internship Scope (Project)

• The Wetline Manufacturing Engineering Intern will assist a primary manufacturing engineer with qualifying new equipment and processes in the FCB line. Equipment included various acidic and basic process baths.
• Conduct experimental runs of new processes to determine optimal process conditions.
• Lead documentation efforts of these new processes.
• Upon completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

Estimated Salary Range

$14.50 - $24.00 hourly.

US Physical Requirements

Project Site (non-craft) 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, push or pull up to 27 pounds on 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.
• 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).

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. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal 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. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.