First Solar, Inc. | Diversity Employer
Leading the World’s Sustainable Energy Future
Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the world’s ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels.
Manufacturing Leadership
First Solar has the Western Hemisphere's largest solar manufacturing footprint in Ohio, USA, with a third factory set to come online in the state in the first half of 2023 and a new factory, the company's fourth American manufacturing facility, expected to be commissioned in the US Southeast in 2025. The company will have a global annual manufacturing capacity of over 20 gigawatts (GW) by 2025, with a footprint that spans the US, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. First Solar thin film PV modules are produced using a fully integrated, continuous process under one roof that does not rely on Chinese crystalline silicon (c-Si) supply chains. Its proprietary, vertically integrated process transforms sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels in approximately four hours with a combination of highly skilled workers, Industry 4.0 architecture, machine-to-machine communication, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things connectivity.
Technology Advantage
Designed and developed at its research and development centers in California and Ohio, First Solar’s advanced thin film PV modules set industry benchmarks for quality, durability, reliability, design, and sustainability. Each module features a layer of Cadmium Telluride (CadTel) semiconductor, derived from byproducts of copper and zinc mining, which boasts a number of qualities over conventional c-Si, including lower cost, superior scalability, and a higher theoretical efficiency limit.
First Solar’s thin film PV technology produces energy-efficient modules with a superior degradation rate, temperature coefficient, spectral and shading response, and the smallest environmental footprint in the industry. First Solar's thin film modules require only 1-2% of the semiconductor material needed by traditional c-Si modules to produce a comparable amount of power. The company’s vertically integrated manufacturing technology results in fewer process steps and faster production times with superior traceability and transparency.
Responsible Solar
From raw material sourcing and manufacturing to end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s approach to technology embodies sustainability and responsibility towards people and the planet. This is why First Solar has a long history of establishing benchmarks in recycling, responsible supply chain management, transparency, and the carbon and water footprint of its technology.
First Solar’s thin film PV modules have the best environmental profile and are manufactured using less energy, less water, and less semiconductor material, resulting in up to 2.5x lower carbon footprint and up to 3x lower water footprint than c-Si solar panels on a life cycle basis.
First Solar is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), and in May 2022, completed its first RBA Validated Assessment Program audit at its Ohio manufacturing facilities, achieving platinum status, the highest possible rating. Additionally, First Solar has committed to powering 100% of its global manufacturing operations with renewable energy by 2028 and achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Your First Step to a Brighter Future
Working at First Solar
First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources.
At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated, and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company’s goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging workstyles. We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours.
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Technician- Coater I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
New Iberia, Louisiana
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: The Production Coater Technician I is an intermediate position responsible for the beginning of the manufacturing proce...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Trinity, Alabama
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Complete the day-to-day reliability operations and testing in Reliability Lab in a safe manner to ensure that the produ...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Supervisor- Maintenance USA (1st Shift)
New Iberia, Louisiana
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all maintenance personnel. Responsible for training an...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Analyst- IT III (Oracle Manufacturing) USA
Perrysburg, Ohio
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Provides IT implementation services and technical support for First Solar's Inventory MGMT solution, business applicati...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Lead- Technical Group Module (A Crew/AM Shift)
New Iberia, Louisiana
Basic Job Functions: Supervises and leads assigned shift engineering and shift maintenance technicians in the repair and process control of module equipment to meet shift goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Yield, and Throughput, in a cost-e...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Identity & Access Management Intern (Spring through Fall 2025)
Perrysburg, Ohio
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 developmen...
12d
Job Type | Intern |
Technician- Maintenance II USA (D Crew/PM Crew)
New Iberia, Louisiana
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficien...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Technician- Maintenance III USA (1st Shift)
New Iberia, Louisiana
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Performs, as directed, all necessary maintenance of the facility, equipment, and grounds, in a timely and cost-efficien...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Technician- Automation I USA (A Crew/AM Shift)
New Iberia, Louisiana
Basic Job Functions: The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, , PLC/HMI programin...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |
Specialist- IT I (D- Crew) (6PM - 6AM) USA
Perrysburg, Ohio
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Provides support, operations and maintenance service to R&D, manufacturing, power plants, corporate systems and office ...
12d
Job Type | Full Time |