Job Overview: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:3 to 6 months, preferably in summer of 2024As 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.Experience:Chemistry or chemical engineering, particularly aqueous electrolyte-based electrochemistryWet chemistry and any other chemical-related work experience would be a plusMaterials Science &Engineering, particularly nano-materials or thin film synthesisPhysical vapor depositionEducation:Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, or chemical engineering, or materials science engineeringFirst Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their University.Required Skills/Competencies:Electrochemistry and inorganic chemistry; Materials Science & Engineering; Characterization of thin-filmBasic Internship Scope (Project):Carry out aqueous solution based electroplating experiments under supervisor's instructionConduct physical vapor deposition of thin metal oxide filmSet up a lab DC power supply equipmentPreparation of electrolyte using chemicalsManual cutting of 10 cm X 10 cm glass couponsEdge-grinding of glass couponsConducting the electrochemical deposition (ECD) experimentsRecording the experimental parametersConduct optical and electrical measurements of thin film glass couponsProject: Physical Vapour deposition (PVD) of metal oxide film, and electrochemical deposition (ECD) of metal oxide film; Characterization of thin films made by PVD vs ECD. This project would directly benefit CuRe buffer program if successful.Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.Estimated Salary Range:$17.50-$27.72/hr.US Physical Requirements:May need to carry up to 10 pounds of lab equipment.Manufacturing & Maintenance Physical Requirements:Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basisWill push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and