About the role#
This is a six-month full-time internship focused on building digital twins for the CFD modeling of industrial equipment. You will work on-site in Perrysburg, Ohio, during the Winter 2027 term. The project aims to enable rapid prediction of pressure, velocity, and species of equipment performance to optimize operations and performance prediction for GMO.
What you'll do#
- Build a CFD digital twin for Pilot VCD during the first three months of the internship.
- Develop a CFD digital twin for PK-α VCD and S7 CHT during months four through six.
- Produce virtual CFD results in minutes for given input scenarios, replacing workflows that previously took multiple days.
- Present your project summary and accomplishments to the leadership team upon completion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering (including Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering).
- Status as an upper-level undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student.
- Coursework or project experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Practical experience with ANSYS FLUENT, ANSYS Twin Builder, and machine learning.
- Experience in CFD modeling, including geometry clean-up, mesh generation, and post-processing.
- A solid foundation in physics and chemistry concepts.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with an engineer mentor.
Location & details#
- Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 (6-month duration).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position ($22-$25 per hour).
- Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About First Solar
First Solar operates as a public company specializing in thin-film solar panel manufacturing and renewable energy. Founded in 1999, the firm maintains its headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. It employs approximately 6,715 people across its global operations. The company develops its solar technology through research and development labs located in California and Ohio.
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