Manufacturing Data Analytics Intern

First Solar Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking interns to participate in a project-driven role across engineering, data science, and IT functions. Interns will perform data analysis, support yield improvement, and present findings to leadership while learning to use JMP and other statistical tools.

Role includes flexible class scheduling, multi-shift support, and opportunities for hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a STEM background and analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Natural Science/Data Science background.
• Experience using statistical software for analysis.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or structured problem solving is a plus.
• Encourage interns to register their internship with their university.

Responsibilities

• Support improving yield for the site and continuous improvement projects on wattage for solar panels.
• Do basic analysis on scrap data and report daily status.
• Learn new software and JMP for analysis; work with cross-functional teams on investigations.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and SOP documents, and deploy on factory floor.

Skills

Excel

JMP

SQL

Python

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering/Natural Science/Data Science

Tools

JMP

SQL

Python

Job description

First Solar is seeking interns to participate in a project-driven role across engineering, data science, and IT functions. Interns will perform data analysis, support yield improvement, and present findings to leadership while learning to use JMP and other statistical tools.

Role includes flexible class scheduling, multi-shift support, and opportunities for hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a STEM background and analytical mindset.