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Operations Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

First Solar
Perrysburg, OH Intern
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

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 :

  • Summer 2025 (estimated timeframe : May through August)
  • 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 :

  • No prior experience required
  • Pursuing a technical degree in Industrial or Mechanical engineering is preferred.
  • Experience with manufacturing systems and processes would be preferred.
  • First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University.
  • Required Skills / Competencies :

  • Must have good communication skills and be comfortable interacting with a wide spectrum of people from multiple departments.
  • Competent in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, basic picture & video editing)
  • Essential Responsibilities :

  • The selected candidate will support the Manufacturing Operations & Manufacturing Engineering team by participating in activities and projects that support our safety, quality, and throughput objectives.
  • The selected candidate will complete a continuous improvement project that will contribute to an improvement in cascade, a process improvement, or a reduction in cost.
  • 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 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.

    Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons & / or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).

    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.

    Salary : $18 - $39

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