Intern- Business Development Data & Analytics (Summer 2026)

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:

• Summer 2026 (June-August)
• 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.

Education/Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business analytics, data analytics, information systems, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or automation tools such as Excel, Python, SQL, or similar.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred but not required.
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple datasets and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Python, and/or SQL, and automation workflows preferred.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to clearly document processes, assumptions, analytical logic, and dashboard methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across Business Development and cross-functional teams.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and execution skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to anticipate issues, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend solutions.

Basic Internship Scope (Project):

• As a Business Development Data & Analytics Intern at First Solar, you will support data integration, reporting automation, and analytics initiatives within the Business Development organization. You will partner with sales, account management, operations, and planning teams to analyze historical sales and demand data, support demand forecasting and management reporting, and help translate data into actionable insights through scalable reports and Power BI dashboards. The role also includes documenting data processes and models, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, and supporting ad hoc analysis and special projects to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Primary Project: The intern will support the automation of processes that link CRM and contract data with external data sources to create a comprehensive market and business intelligence view. This project will enhance the broader team's customer and market knowledge base, improve data accessibility, and support more informed, data-driven decision-making across the Business Development organization.
• Upon the completion of this internship, the intern is required to present their accomplishments and project summary to the leadership team.

Estimated Hourly Range:

• $18.00 - $22.00 Estimated Hourly Rate

US Physical Requirements:
Office Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
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.