First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: 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: Fall 2024 (est. September- December). 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. Education/Experience: Have used statistical software for analysis in the past Knowledge of six sigma or structured problem solving is a plus Engineering or Data Science: Industrial Chemical Electrical Mechanical Material Science Data Analytics Engineering Technology Graduate of 2024 or graduation by summer of 2025 preferred First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university. Required Skills/Competencies: Proficient in Excel JMP or other statistical software a plus SQL or Python coding knowledge a plus Demonstrated abilities of root cause identification and solution implementation using engineering or data analytics experience Demonstrated communication and written skills Demonstrated cross functional working skills Basic Internship Scope (Project): The intern will support improving Throughput and Yield for the site and continuous improvement projects: Do basic analysis on throughput constraint and scrap data Report on daily status and support investigation Learn new software for handling scrap and JMP statistical software of analysis Work independently with various groups on assigned investigations in collecting, organizing and reporting on observations and rootcause analysis Create PowerPoint presentations and present in technical forums Create Standard operating procedure documents, deploy on factory floor and monitor for successful implementation Learn production floor logistics and support execution of experiments Support sample preparation for lab work Able to work first or second shift on as needed basis Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team. Estimated Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 hourly. US Physical Requirements: Manufacturing Areas Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift Will climb stairs on an occasional basis Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards) Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In ord