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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: Minimum 3-6 months. Extension project based. Flexible shift hours 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.
Experience: Engineering Background
Statistical Background Data analytics
Have used statistical software for analysis in the past
Knowledge of six sigma or structured problem solving is a plus
Education: First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University
Engineering or Data science: Industrial Chemical
Electrical
Mechanical
Material Science
Data analytics
Engineering Technology
Required Skills/Competencies: Proficient in Excel a must JMP or other statistical software a plus
SQL or Python coding knowledge a plus
Demonstrated abilities of rootcause 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: $22-$25/hr.
US Physical Requirements: Project Site (non-craft) 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 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 discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
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