AI-Driven Strategy & Analytics Intern

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking interns for the 2027 Spring term across R&D, marketing, project finance, IT and engineering. You will gain real-world experience, work on AI-enabled analytics, and collaborate with teams to develop practical solutions.

Ideal candidates are undergrad or grad students in analytical/technical fields with a 3.00+ GPA, strong communication, Python and data analytics skills, and the ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Undergraduate students preferably in an analytical or technical field (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
• Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale).
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging AI technologies and business applications
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and AI-enabled business insights
• Ability to conduct market research, analyze large datasets, and identify key trends, policy impacts, and opportunities
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
• Demonstrates an analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Copilot
• Proficiency in Python, data visualization, dashboard development, and workflow automation
• Experience building AI assistants, chatbots, or knowledge management solutions to improve business insights and decision‑making
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Ability to travel within the U.S. & Canada

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of First Solar's business model, technology landscape, and AI-enabled analytics environment.
• Participate in the internship program and role‑specific training and development.
• Support and manage engagements with 3rd‑party consultants, data providers, and intelligence platforms.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments across First Solar.
• Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and stakeholders.
• Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor.
• Lead a minimum of one AI enabled business intelligence, market strategy, or project‑finance focused project with end‑of‑term reporting; potential projects could include:
• Build and deploy dashboards, AI assistants, or automated intelligence tools that put key data and insights at stakeholders' fingertips
• Build, run, and interpret financial models, scenario analyses, and market sensitivities using AI‑enhanced workflows
• Develop and maintain knowledge bases, market intelligence repositories, or AI copilots that deliver accurate, actionable insights while minimizing hallucinations
• Leverage third‑party intelligence, market data, and AI tools to provide best in‑class intel and policy impacts on First Solar’s business.
• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and business impact to the leadership team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

AI technologies

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Python

Dashboard development

Workflow automation

AI assistants / chatbots

U.S. work authorization

Travel within U.S. & Canada

Education

Graduate/Undergraduate student in analytical/technical field

GPA ≥ 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Register internship with university

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Python

Data visualization

Job description

First Solar Inc. in Perrysburg, OH is seeking interns for the 2027 Spring term across R&D, marketing, project finance, IT and engineering. You will gain real-world experience, work on AI-enabled analytics, and collaborate with teams to develop practical solutions.

Ideal candidates are undergrad or grad students in analytical/technical fields with a 3.00+ GPA, strong communication, Python and data analytics skills, and the ability to travel within the U.S. and Canada.