About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Winter 2027 based in Perrysburg, Ohio. You will work on-site to support our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team. The role involves a mix of software development, system maintenance, and cross-departmental collaboration. You will complete a defined project based on current business needs and present your findings to the leadership team at the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Develop software solutions following industry best practices.
- Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Write unit tests using frameworks like xUnit.
- Troubleshoot software issues and pair with developers on tier 3 support.
- Attend daily production and operational team meetings.
- Interface with other departments to define project requirements.
- Optimize the collection and reporting of manufacturing metrics and KPIs.
- Work with operations personnel to build and display manufacturing dashboards.
- Create infrastructure and behavior testing for manufacturing software.
- Design front-end components for Design of Experiment software.
- Develop and fine-tune natural language models interfacing with GPT.
- Assist with the development of the MES Live Monitoring System and the Remote Operations Center.
- Convert legacy applications to modern tool chains using Ignition.
- Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor, Master, or PhD program, with at least two years of major coursework completed in Computer Science or a related field.
- Completion of significant coursework in Object Oriented Programming and Relational Database Management.
- Experience with Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Proficiency in Python, C#, or SQL.
- Experience with front-end JavaScript.
- Knowledge of scripting technologies like PowerShell.
- Familiarity with reporting tools and Generative AI tools.
- Interest in build and deployment automation, including Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, or Kubernetes.
- Previous experience developing software or supporting technical applications.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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