Laser & Photonics R&D Intern (Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

First Solar is offering a Spring 2027 internship across departments including research, marketing, IT, engineering, and energy services. Interns gain hands-on experience, work on laser processes, and contribute to projects advancing sustainable energy.

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Materials Science) and have coursework in related fields. Knowledge of MS Office and microcontroller platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a STEM degree (physics, mechanical or electrical engineering, or materials science).
• Complete coursework in physics, mechanical, electrical engineering or materials science.
• Interest in lasers or photonics; BS in related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help execute tests and experiments to optimize laser processes.
• Attend to data by summarizing experimental results clearly.
• Lead optimization of a laser scribe process on the perovskite development project.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Physics

BS in Materials Science

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Seeeduino

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar is offering a Spring 2027 internship across departments including research, marketing, IT, engineering, and energy services. Interns gain hands-on experience, work on laser processes, and contribute to projects advancing sustainable energy.

Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Materials Science) and have coursework in related fields. Knowledge of MS Office and microcontroller platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi is preferred.