Jobs at First Solar

Hands-on R&D internship supporting solar panel experiments at First Solar's California Technology Center. Work with engineers and technicians on inkjet printing and spray coating of uniform thin films, collect and analyze experimental data, use MS Excel, collaborate with team, and present project results to leadership. Internship runs 3-5 months during the fall term.

Design, implement, and validate electrical control systems and PLC/HMI programs; commission and troubleshoot equipment; integrate equipment with MES and SQL databases; develop software tools and data pipelines for visualization and ML adoption; maintain electrical schematics and coordinate vendors; support cross-functional projects and ensure safety compliance.

Leads development of electro-optical characterization methods and custom equipment for perovskite solar cell research. Designs, builds, and programs characterization systems, develops software and data-analysis capabilities, improves equipment uptime, implements preventive maintenance, and supports safe laboratory operations. Collaborates with stakeholders and vendors, improves measurement methods and data infrastructure, and mentors or trains engineers and technical staff.

Lead and supervise process development laboratory operations for solar cell and thin-film technology. Manage technicians, translate engineering objectives into repeatable procedures, improve workflow and equipment reliability, support technology transfer, and drive experimental quality, safety, and faster development cycles.