Solar Manufacturing Engineering Intern | Data-Driven Problem Solver

First Solar; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with high-volume solar panel manufacturing equipment and processes in our Perrysburg plant. You will monitor production performance, analyze data, and work on projects to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with technicians, engineers and leadership, conducting experiments, collecting data, and developing training and documentation to support area processes.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to work in a team.

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 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.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience with high-volume solar panel manufacturing equipment and processes in our Perrysburg plant. You will monitor production performance, analyze data, and work on projects to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with technicians, engineers and leadership, conducting experiments, collecting data, and developing training and documentation to support area processes.