Software Engineer Intern: Build AI-Driven Manufacturing

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

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking an energetic IT/software internship candidate to contribute to MES software, data pipelines, and frontend/backend development. The program emphasizes hands‑on experience, project work, and collaboration across R&D, IT, and engineering teams.

The role supports building modern software tools, with focus on Python/C#, SQL, and CI/CD, plus exposure to AI tools and enterprise platforms. The internship lasts about three months and may include campus coordination.

Qualifications

• Completed 2 years of CS or MIS coursework.
• Must be enrolled in a degree program.
• Register internship with university encouraged.
• OOP and RDBMS coursework preferred.
• Coursework in Data Structures and Algorithms recommended.
• Prior support of technical applications is helpful.
• Prior software development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Summer Internship (3 months, approximate; January–May).
• Enrolled students may combine classes with internship duties without compromising essential functions.

Skills

Object Oriented

Python

C#

Generative AI

JavaScript

CI/CD

PowerShell

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

CS/MIS coursework

Bachelor/Master/PhD student

OOP & RDBMS coursework

Data Structures & Algorithms coursework

Tools

SQL

Reporting tools

Ignition

PowerShell

Job description

First Solar Inc. is seeking an energetic IT/software internship candidate to contribute to MES software, data pipelines, and frontend/backend development. The program emphasizes hands‑on experience, project work, and collaboration across R&D, IT, and engineering teams.

The role supports building modern software tools, with focus on Python/C#, SQL, and CI/CD, plus exposure to AI tools and enterprise platforms. The internship lasts about three months and may include campus coordination.