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: Spring 2025 (estimated timeframe: January through April) 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: Engineering or Data science: Industrial Chemical Electrical Mechanical Material Science Data analytics Engineering Technology Have used statistical software for analysis in the past Knowledge of six sigma or structured problem solving is a plus Prefer Graduate of 2024 a plus or Graduation by 2025 summer 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 Essential Responsibilities: 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. Reporting Relationships: This position will not have direct reports. Travel: No long-distance travel is required. Estimated Salary Range: Estimated Salary Range: $18-$39/hr. US Physical Requirements: Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day. Will climb stairs on a frequent basis. Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction. Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis. Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office re