Solar Manufacturing Engineering Intern

First Solar; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in high-volume solar panel manufacturing. You will work with a cross-functional team to monitor production performance, solve problems, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Interns typically work Monday–Friday, 8a–5p, in the manufacturing plant. A HS diploma or GED is required, and you should be pursuing a technical bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Safety mindset for working in a manufacturing factory.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Comfortable interacting as part of a team.
• Competent in Microsoft tools (word, excel, powerpoint).
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing technicians, engineers and leadership.
• Solve day-to-day production equipment and process challenges.
• Identify and implement product performance improvements.
• Monitor and collect production process data and perform statistical analysis to assess performance.
• Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.
• Create and conduct training in classroom and on the production floor.
• Develop or update documentation such as process work instructions and control plans.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with cross functional team members
• Interface with internal associates, supplier representatives, and education institutions as required
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all environmental health standards including handling of waste and hazardous materials.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication (English)

Team interaction

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing technical bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in high-volume solar panel manufacturing. You will work with a cross-functional team to monitor production performance, solve problems, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Interns typically work Monday–Friday, 8a–5p, in the manufacturing plant. A HS diploma or GED is required, and you should be pursuing a technical bachelor's degree.