Data Science Intern (Summer 2026)

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, 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: 

• 3 months, Summer 2026. 
• 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:

• Must be pursuing an Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field degree. 
• Must currently be enrolled in a bachelor’s program who is fulfilling a graduation requirement for their degree.
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to review coding manuals to learn new syntax independently.
• Ability to review and understand the purpose of existing scripts.
• Fundamental knowledge of data structures, databases, and basic data engineering concepts
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or similar
• Basic familiarity with SQL and relational data tables
• Ability to analyze, clean, and manipulate structured datasets
• Demonstrated analytical, multi-tasking, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with fundamental technologies in a Microsoft environment: Windows OS, Office 365, etc.

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

• Help develop pipelines that extract significant features from key datasets.
• Build custom analytical tools.
• Contribute to automated scripting and analysis for larger software packages.
• Support the team to perform data extraction, cleaning, analysis and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and perform Ad hoc analysis.
• 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-$25.00 Hourly. 

US 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, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.

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.