Metrology R&D Intern: Electrochemistry & Data

First Solar, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is offering a 3-month internship beginning in Spring 2027 in Santa Clara, CA.

Interns participate in hands-on research across R&D areas such as electrochemistry, electrical measurement, and scientific scripting, with flexibility to enroll in classes if not interfering with duties. The internship emphasizes learning new techniques, instrumentation, and software tools, under guidance and with opportunities to present outcomes to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited university.
• Preferred fields include Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other related science and engineering disciplines.
• Candidates from different technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Relevant experience will depend on the project assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support one of the following R&D project areas: electrochemistry, electrical measurement, or scripting.
• Assist with experiment setup, data collection and analysis.
• Upon completion, present accomplishments and project summary to leadership.

Skills

Hands-on research

Analytical skills

Learn new techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Chemistry or related science/engineering fields

Job description

First Solar, Inc. is offering a 3-month internship beginning in Spring 2027 in Santa Clara, CA.

Interns participate in hands-on research across R&D areas such as electrochemistry, electrical measurement, and scientific scripting, with flexibility to enroll in classes if not interfering with duties. The internship emphasizes learning new techniques, instrumentation, and software tools, under guidance and with opportunities to present outcomes to the leadership team.