Intern- Reliability Physics USA (Summer 2026) at First Solar · 28101…

Summary: First Solar is a leader in sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking an intern for their Reliability Physics department. The intern will work on improving solar cell device design and fabrication processes while conducting tests and analyzing data to enhance the efficiency and stability of solar modules. Responsibilities: - The intern is expected to work on improving new solar cell device design/fabrication process. Key deliverables are identifying areas to improve and implementing some of the changes - Will conduct developmental tests, including sample fabrication and testing - Will compile and analyze data from testing and review results with engineering personnel to improve efficiency and stability of solar modules - Plan, organize, and execute engineering experiments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. (Good multitasking skills a necessity) - Summarize experimental data and present it in a clear concise format - Setup new equipment and networking for control of experiments and logging data to a database - Upon there completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Working towards a Bachelor of Science (4-year program), Master of science, or PhD degree in engineering or similar technical discipline - Strong preference for candidates with basic skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: electronics, mechanics, laboratory measurements, microscopy, physics, mathematics, statistics, and chemistry - Familiarity with photovoltaic measurement techniques including IV, CV and QE measurement, thermography and IR imaging - Familiarity with Accelerated Life Test equipment, test methods and test structures used in support of failure analysis - Experience in networking lab equipment to control experiments and record data to a database - Prior internship or work in a manufacturing facility or R&D lab desired but not required - Safety first mindset - Good knowledge of physics and chemistry concepts - Experience in collecting data from experiments - Good communication and teamwork - Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs - Good multitasking skills a necessity - 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 Required Skills: Electronics, Mechanics, Laboratory measurements, Microscopy, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Photovoltaic measurement techniques, IV measurement, CV measurement, QE measurement, Thermography, IR imaging, Accelerated Life Test equipment, Failure analysis, Networking lab equipment, Data collection from experiments, Microsoft Office, Multitasking Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer