Perovskite PV R&D Intern

First Solar, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Class enrollment flexibility

Hands-on internship experience

Job summary

First Solar seeks motivated chemistry/engineering interns to work on cutting-edge PV materials. You will develop novel perovskite chemistries and engineer hole transport layers to improve device performance and durability.

Responsibilities include characterizing thin films, presenting findings to leadership, and collaborating across R&D, marketing, and manufacturing. The internship runs Aug 31, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 with flexibility for class schedules.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in a relevant field and on track to graduate.
• Pursuing Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with interest in wet chemistry.
• Ability to register internship with your university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions; basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel perovskite chemistries to enhance device efficiency and stability.
• Engineer HTLs to mitigate interfacial degradation for durable devices.
• Perform electrical, optical, and materials characterization of thin films and devices.
• Present key achievements and learnings to leadership at internship end.

Skills

Foundational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

SOP adherence

Education

Undergraduate student, junior year

Pursuing Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Vacuum equipment

Lab equipment for materials characterization

Analytical tools (UV-Vis, AFM, SEM, SIMS, XRD, XRR, ellipsometry)

Job description

First Solar seeks motivated chemistry/engineering interns to work on cutting-edge PV materials. You will develop novel perovskite chemistries and engineer hole transport layers to improve device performance and durability.

Responsibilities include characterizing thin films, presenting findings to leadership, and collaborating across R&D, marketing, and manufacturing. The internship runs Aug 31, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 with flexibility for class schedules.