Teams 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.

Lead and champion perovskite research for manufacturing-relevant thin-film solar technologies. Define R&D roadmap, drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to demonstration, manage IP, communicate results, and promote safety while mentoring direct reports.

Lead advanced sputtering/PVD and vacuum technology development to improve thin-film solar cell performance and reduce cost. Plan and execute strategic lab experiments using DOE, characterize materials and devices (XRD, XPS, TEM, SEM, ellipsometry, AFM, Raman, UV-Vis), perform failure analysis, define specifications, lead cross-functional projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive process innovation for high-efficiency, stable photovoltaic devices.