Job Overview: 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. Expected Length of Internship: Positions available for 2024 in First Solar's Perrysburg, Ohio Manufacturing and Technology Center (near Toledo) As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enrol in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn't interfere with the essential functions of the position. Experience: Experience in computer applications including Microsoft Excel and Power Point Required Experience in technical writing required Solar and/or renewable industry experience preferred Experience in JMP and SQL preferred Statistics experience preferred Drone piloting experience preferred Education: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering undergraduate students Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based on 4.0 scale) Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelors, Master's or PhD program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree. First Solar encourages all interns to register with their University. Required Skills/Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player; able to work in a cross-functional environment Eager to learn Flexible and adaptable Ability to identify, diagnose, and solve problems Demonstrates an analytical approach to problem solving Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite programs Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required Ability to travel within the US and/or Canada Basic Internship Scope (Project): Support various functions of the Post Sales Operations team by hosting cross-functional meetings, originating technical documentation, analysing and reporting field returns data, and photographing solar fields as an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot. Become an FAA-licensed commercial drone pilot by obtaining an FAA Part 107 certificate. Pilot a drone at solar installations and take, interpret, and analyse aerial photography including thermal imagery. Compile results and report out to stakeholders. Lead a minimum of one engineering based project with end of term reporting; potential topics could be: legacy product guidance, fielded product reporting by region, review of AI to evaluate warrantable product claims, drone piloting, analysis of thermal imagery, and/or software application development for internal field team. Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team. Estimated Hourly Range: $17.00 - $25.00 US Physical Requirements: Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability