Product Strategy & AI (Spring 2027)

About the role

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 completion of the internship, present accomplishments and business impact to the leadership team.

Requirements

• 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).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. & Canada.
• First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with