Software Engineer Intern – GenAI & Data Tools

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an intern to join the MES software team in Perrysburg, OH. You will gain real-world experience in software development, focusing on OOP, SQL, and relational databases while supporting manufacturing system tools.

You will pair with other developers, participate in daily software team meetings, and work on a defined project with leadership review at the end of the internship. Opportunity to explore Generative AI and modern deployment practices.

Qualifications

• Two years of major coursework in Computer Science or MIS.
• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program to fulfill graduation requirements.
• Ideal to have completed significant coursework in Object Oriented Programming and Relational Database Management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience writing SQL and using reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Python and/or C#, and data/software engineering interests.
• Interest in building/deploying on modern platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with MES Software team tasks, including tier 3 support and daily production meetings.
• Develop software solutions following best practices and create unit tests (e.g., xUnit).
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Work with operations to define requirements, build dashboards, and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with other developers on project definitions and deliverables.

Skills

SQL

Object Oriented Programming

Generative AI

Python

C#

CI/CD pipelines

Unit tests

Troubleshooting

Communication

PowerShell

Dashboarding

Manufacturing processes

Education

Two years of CS or MIS coursework

Enrolled in Bachelors/Master’s/PhD program

Tools

Ignition

xUnit

Kubernetes

Apache Spark

Apache Airflow

Job description

First Solar is seeking an intern to join the MES software team in Perrysburg, OH. You will gain real-world experience in software development, focusing on OOP, SQL, and relational databases while supporting manufacturing system tools.

You will pair with other developers, participate in daily software team meetings, and work on a defined project with leadership review at the end of the internship. Opportunity to explore Generative AI and modern deployment practices.