Prototype & Test Engineer Intern

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

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. offers a Spring 2027 internship across multiple departments including research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, and energy services.

Interns gain hands-on experience, explore innovative solutions, and contribute to a cleaner energy future. Interns typically work with project engineers to design, build, test, and validate prototype samples and modules, and present outcomes to leadership at the end of the program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and hands-on.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS programs and JMP software.
• Soldering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Intern will work with project engineers to design, build, test, and validate prototype samples and project modules; may include new test methods and structures.
• Present accomplishments and project summary to leadership after completion.

Skills

Independent work

Hands-on

Communication

MS Office

JMP software

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

MS Office

JMP

Job description

First Solar, Inc. offers a Spring 2027 internship across multiple departments including research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, and energy services.

Interns gain hands-on experience, explore innovative solutions, and contribute to a cleaner energy future. Interns typically work with project engineers to design, build, test, and validate prototype samples and modules, and present outcomes to leadership at the end of the program.