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Development Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)
First Solar (US)
Santa Clara, USA
Full-time
Intern
Onsite
USD 33.79 / hour
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Experience
- Competency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Basic troubleshooting skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, good communication skills, can follow SOP and work instructions
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry processing preferred but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience with vacuum equipment preferred but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience in photovoltaic device fabrication/testing preferred but not mandatory
- Working knowledge of analytical tools (UV-Vis, AFM, SEM, SIMS, XRD, XRR, ellipsometry) preferred but not mandatory
- Education:
- At least junior year enrollment in an undergraduate program required
- Must be pursuing a degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.
- First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University.
- Required Skills/Competencies:
- Applies basic skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.
- Duties and tasks may not be standardized. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
- Works under daily supervision and follows standard procedures and instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Basic Internship Scope (Project):
- Support operations for fabrication of research scale photovoltaic devices, including standard and non-standard processes
- Assist and contribute to the development of novel processes and materials for thin film photovoltaic devices
- Support the electrical and material characterization of thin films and photovoltaic devices
- Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
- Estimated Salary: $28.60 USD per hr. - $33.80 USD per hour
- US Physical Requirements:
- Hybrid 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 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, 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).
- All 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).
- Project Site (non-craft) Requirements:
- Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
- 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
- Office Physical Requirements:
- All 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. 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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with wet chemistry processing preferred but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience with vacuum equipment preferred but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience in photovoltaic device fabrication/testing preferred but not mandatory
- Working knowledge of analytical tools (UV-Vis, AFM, SEM, SIMS, XRD, XRR, ellipsometry) preferred but not mandatory
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