First Solar · 5 hours ago
Surface Science Advanced Research Intern (Summer 2026)
28101 Cedar Park Blvd, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerFirst Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future, and they are seeking an intern for their Surface Science Advanced Research program. The intern will conduct experiments, maintain a laboratory environment, and present findings to the leadership team.
Clean EnergyManufacturingSolar
Responsibilities
Carry out surface chemical passivation experiments under supervisor’s instruction
Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
Take detailed notes on experiments
Surface electrical, optical, and morphological characterization
Data analysis
Presentation of experimental results, critical analysis and next steps
Manual cutting of 10 cm X 10 cm glass coupons
Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural science
Engineering or natural science
Semiconductor device physics
Experience in a wet chemistry laboratory
Semiconductor device physics
Wet chemical deposition of thin films
Thin film characterization
Carry out surface chemical passivation experiments under supervisor's instruction
Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
Take detailed notes on experiments
Surface electrical, optical, and morphological characterization
Data analysis
Presentation of experimental results, critical analysis and next steps
Manual cutting of 10 cm X 10 cm glass coupons
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
Company
First Solar
First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.
Founded in 1999
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
First Solar has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.17BKey Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Mark Widmar
CEO
Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
Recent News
2026-01-24
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
Company data provided by crunchbase