Solar Manufacturing Intern: Data, Safety & Process Impact

First Solar, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. invites applicants for a Manufacturing Engineering Internship to gain hands‑on experience in high‑volume solar panel production. You’ll monitor production performance, analyze data, solve day‑to‑day challenges, and support safety, quality and productivity goals within a cross‑functional team.

Expect to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the manufacturing plant while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 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.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First Solar, Inc. invites applicants for a Manufacturing Engineering Internship to gain hands‑on experience in high‑volume solar panel production. You’ll monitor production performance, analyze data, solve day‑to‑day challenges, and support safety, quality and productivity goals within a cross‑functional team.

Expect to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the manufacturing plant while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field.