What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Solar Cell Development_Emerging Technology Intern (Summer 2026) position at First Solar?
Job Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Scope:
Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
Expected Length of Internship:
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Scope:
Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission.
Expected Length of Internship:
- Minimum of 3 months, potential to extend 6 Months, preferably starting in January 2026.
- As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in polymer engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science engineering.
- Chemistry or chemical engineering, particularly in polymer or organic chemistry.
- Wet chemistry and any other chemical-related work experience would be a plus.
- Materials Science & Engineering, particularly nano-materials or thin film synthesis.
- photoresist polymer material and its application in semiconductor.
- photoresist curing techniques.
- Thin film characterization tool, e.g. AFM/DekTak/WDXRF/Ellipsometry/FTIR would be considered a plus.
- First Solar encourages all interns to register with their university.
- Polymer since and engineering, Organic and inorganic chemistry; Materials Science & Engineering; Characterization of thin-film.
- Carry out organic based solution experiments under supervisor’s instruction.
- Photoresist curing and polymerization.
- Thin film coating experiments, e.g. spin coating; slot die coating; or inkjet coating.
- Preparation of organic solvent based solutions and characterization.
- Manual cutting of 10 cm X 10 cm glass coupons for materials analysis.
- Conducting coating of thin films.
- Recording the experimental parameters.
- Conducting characterization of thin film on glass coupons, e.g. AFM/DekTak/UV-Vis etc..
- Extracting and analyzing the results and summarizing into PPT format.
- Project: perovskite solar cell development, more specifically perovskite thin film passivation, including physical Vapour deposition (PVD) of metal oxide film, and inkjet or slot-die coating of polymer based film onto glass substrates; Characterization of thin films made by wet coating. Low temperature thermal treatment of the films. This project mainly focus on wet coating method development. UV curing techniques.
- Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.
- $22.00-$25.00 Hourly.
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift.
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
- Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards, and a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair) for those requiring respirator use.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
Salary : $22 - $25