Software Engineer Intern (1st Shift)
First Solar · Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
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This is a full-time, paid Summer 2026 internship based in Perrysburg, Ohio. You will join the MES Software team to gain hands-on experience in software development and system support. Interns are expected to complete a defined project, participate in team operational meetings, and present a summary of their work to leadership at the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Develop software solutions following industry best practices.
- Create unit tests using frameworks such as xUnit.
- Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Assist with troubleshooting and support of software issues, including tier 3 support in collaboration with developers.
- Work with operations personnel to define, source, and display manufacturing metrics and KPIs.
- Design front-end components for R&D software or assist in the development of the Remote Operations Center.
- Explore the integration of natural language models for employee onboarding and troubleshooting.
- Convert legacy applications to modern tool chains using Ignition.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program, with at least two years of coursework completed in Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
- Completion of coursework in Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Strong foundation in Object Oriented Programming and Relational Database Management.
- Experience writing code in Python or C#.
- Ability to write SQL and familiarity with reporting tools.
- Knowledge of scripting technologies such as PowerShell.
- Interest in front-end development (JavaScript), build automation (Apache Spark, Airflow, Kubernetes), or Generative AI tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Perrysburg, Ohio (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2026 (approximately 3 months).
- Compensation: $22/HR - $25/HR.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
- Travel: No travel required.
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