Development Engineering Intern (Spring 2026)
First Solar
Assist with materials qualification, testing, and process development for solar products.
17 days ago ago
$22 - $25
Entry-level
Internship
Perrysburg, OH
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Utilities
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
process development
product testing
prototype programming
cad design
safety compliance
materials reduction
- Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
- Process development and subsequent product testing to facilitate cost reduction savings while ensuring robust product performance – inclusive of programming of prototype equipment, supporting engineering tests on manufacturing line, potential for CAD design work, and generating coupon or module sample builds and test data.
- Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
- Identify areas of potential materials reduction or time savings using innovative process and design skills to save the company money while ensuring product reliability.
What you bring
materials qualification
cad
microsoft office
statistical analysis
engineering degree
critical thinking
- Materials qualification to help the company generate valuable data to evaluate feasibility of new coatings, materials, or structural components and their impact on product or manufacturing equipment performance.
- 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
- Ability to work in a large and diverse organization across several different departments to complete complex tasks and coordinate stages of sample prep and part assembly/testing.
- Basic data collection and engineering skills: test structure building, test execution (following or creating new procedures), data analysis and presentation skills.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) and a condition of employment and continued employment (may require little or no facial hair).
- CAD design, coatings/adhesives experience, surface analysis, materials testing, prototype equipment operation and programming are all a plus but not required.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- Currently pursuing bachelor’s in engineering or related technical field.
- Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
- Proficient in basic data collection, Microsoft office, statistical analysis methods, the scientific method and experiment execution, report generation, and presentation skills.
- Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
- Attention to detail and quality minded – ability to think critically on the fly and problem solve/root cause effectively.
- Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
- Ability to think critically, formulate hypotheses and generate experiment plans using the scientific method to learn about new materials and processes.
- Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
- $22.00-$25.00 Hourly.
- As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
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Security clearance- must successfully complete a background check and any required tests.
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Company
Overview
20 GW
Solar Installations Completed
Completed over 20 gigawatts of solar installations globally, demonstrating significant contributions to renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Focuses on manufacturing advanced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and providing utility-scale PV power plants.
- Offers a range of solutions, from manufacturing to large-scale solar power projects, emphasizing sustainability.
- Pioneers a closed-loop recycling process for solar panels, reducing environmental impact.
- Drives clean energy transformation with integrated solutions including development, financing, and operation of solar plants.
- “Responsible Solar” — commitment to environmental stewardship from sourcing through end‑of‑life management
- “Principled foundation” — zero tolerance for human rights abuses and strong governance
- Transparency — first solar manufacturer to publish onsite third‑party social‑audit findings globally
- Innovation & technical excellence — industry‑leading efficiency, ultra‑low carbon footprint, fastest energy payback
34% Emissions Reduction
GHG Target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 34% by 2028.
Net-Zero by 2050
Long-Term GHG Goal
Company target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
100% Renewable Energy
US by 2026, Global by 2028
Commitment to using 100% renewable energy in U.S. operations by 2026 and globally by 2028.
88K Tonnes Recycling
Global PV Capacity
Annual photovoltaic recycling capacity reaching 88,000 tonnes.
- Since 2008, GHG intensity reduced ~77%; since 2020, energy per watt down 15%, water intensity down 48%
- 2023: manufacturing water recycling up 88%, 318M L recycled; water intensity down 6%, waste intensity down 28%
- Series 6 Plus and Series 7 TR1 modules achieved EPEAT Climate+ (≤400 kg CO₂ e/kWp)
- Manufacturing energy intensity per watt reduced 65% since 2009; goal: 74% by 2028
- Conducted RBA‑validated third‑party social audits across global manufacturing: U.S. and Vietnam received platinum rating; Malaysia facility assessed and corrective actions underway
- No detailed public gender statistics found
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