Solar Manufacturing Technician Intern - Hands-On Ops & Data

First Solar Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Technician Intern position on the Perrysburg, Ohio production floor.

The role involves supporting engineers and technicians, monitoring processes, and solving equipment and process challenges in a high-volume solar module environment. The internship follows a rotating two-week schedule with day and night shifts, requiring a high school diploma and active pursuit of a technical associate degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing at least an associate degree in a technical discipline.
• Encourage registering internship with college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing engineers and technicians on daily production challenges.
• Identify and implement product performance improvements.
• Monitor and analyze production data; perform statistical assessments.
• Respond to production equipment alarms and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct planned process experiments and report results.
• Provide on-the-job training to production associates.
• Develop or update process documentation and control plans.
• Maintain communication with production teams and engineering.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Team interaction

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing an associate degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar Inc. is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Technician Intern position on the Perrysburg, Ohio production floor.

The role involves supporting engineers and technicians, monitoring processes, and solving equipment and process challenges in a high-volume solar module environment. The internship follows a rotating two-week schedule with day and night shifts, requiring a high school diploma and active pursuit of a technical associate degree.