Product Strategy & AI

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Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project finance and 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.

• Positions available for 2027 Spring semesters, in First Solar’s Perrysburg, OH Manufacturing and Technology Center (near Toledo).

• Graduate/Undergraduate students preferably in an analytical or technical field (Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
• Overall G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00 (based upon 4.0 scale).
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging AI technologies and business applications
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and AI-enabled business insights
• Ability to conduct market research, analyze large datasets, and identify key trends, policy impacts, and opportunities
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
• Demonstrates an analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Copilot
• Proficiency in Python, data visualization, dashboard development, and workflow automation
• Experience building AI assistants, chatbots, or knowledge management solutions to improve business insights and decision‑making
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Ability to travel within the U.S. & Canada

• Develop an understanding of First Solar's business model, technology landscape, and AI-enabled analytics environment.
• Participate in the internship program and role‑specific training and development.
• Support and manage engagements with 3rd‑party consultants, data providers, and intelligence platforms.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments across First Solar.
• Participate in, or lead, meetings with First Solar staff and stakeholders.
• Work with experienced professionals in the performance of responsibilities; check in regularly with assigned mentor.
• Lead a minimum of one AI enabled business intelligence, market strategy, or project‑finance focused project with end‑of‑term reporting; potential projects could include:

• Build and deploy dashboards, AI assistants, or automated intelligence tools that put key data and insights at stakeholders' fingertips
• Build, run, and interpret financial models, scenario analyses, and market sensitivities using AI‑enhanced workflows
• Develop and maintain knowledge bases, market intelligence repositories, or AI copilots that deliver accurate, actionable insights while minimizing hallucinations
• Leverage third‑party intelligence, market data, and AI tools to provide best in‑class intel and policy impacts on First Solar’s business.
• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and business impact to the leadership team.

• $22.00 - $25.00/hr

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