Data Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 

Basic Job Scope:

• Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, At First Solar, interns play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Opportunities are available across various departments including research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, and energy services. Interns gain hands-on, real-world experience and are challenged daily to solve meaningful problems. You’ll have the chance to explore innovative solutions, develop new skills, and contribute to impactful projects that align with our mission. First Solar fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, encouraging team members to take smart risks, learn from setbacks, and continuously improve. Interns are expected to take ownership of their work and demonstrate accountability while working toward a cleaner energy future.

Expected Length of Internship: 

• January 7th, 2027 – May 17th, 2027

• As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, if it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.

Education/Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• Foundational experience writing Python code for data processing, automation, or application development.

• Strong understanding of SQL, including writing queries, joining tables, filtering data, and working with relational databases.

• Experience building ETL pipelines or moving data between databases, files, applications, or web-based systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with Git-based version control and collaborative software-development practices.

• Experience with Streamlit, REST APIs, SharePoint data, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance is preferred.

• Understanding of Docker or similar containerization applications and containerization concepts is a plus

• Experience with JMP or similar statistical analysis software is helpful but not required.

• Familiarity with automating communication channels such as email and Teams chats with application data included is preferred.

• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Strong foundational knowledge of Python and SQL.

• Ability to understand relational data structures and troubleshoot data-quality or data-integration issues.

• Ability to develop clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Familiarity with Git concepts such as repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, and code reviews.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and internal data systems.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail when validating data, application behavior, and pipeline results.

• Commitment to responsible handling of proprietary and business-sensitive information.

• Experience with fundamental technologies in a Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, etc. 

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

• The Data Analytics Intern will support the development of Python-based data integration and analytics solutions including dashboard building and automating verification of processing data. The intern will work primarily within a Streamlit application while also gaining exposure to REST API development, Sharepoint data interactions, JMP statistical analysis software scripting development, and other application architectures.

• The intern’s major project will be to design, develop, test, and document ETL pipelines that retrieve information from SQL databases and SharePoint-based sources, transform and validate the data, apply relevant business logic checks, and make it available for consumption through internal analytics applications, software, and communication channels. 

• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

Estimated Hourly Range:

• $22.00- $25.00/hr.

US Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

  Hybrid 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 37 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 both eyes together, 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. 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 and 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.