Careers

Your Opportunity to Change the World

Careers for a Brighter Future


Each of us comes from a different background with unique experiences, but we all share in the goal of wanting to make a difference in the world. Join us as First Solar continues to make solar energy an integral part of the world's energy mix.

Whatever your career path—whether it's working in our research and development laboratory, manufacturing our panels, marketing and selling our products, designing and building our utility-scale power plants or operating and maintaining our facilities—First Solar offers opportunities that will develop and challenge you every day!

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Competitive Benefits

 

Core Values




First Solar Jobs

  • EHS
  • Technology
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Operations & Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Administrative
  • ...and more 

     

     

First Solar Fast Facts

First Solar Tempe

  • Formed in 1999 and launched production in 2002
  • Vertically integrated solar provider
  • Largest utility-scale developer and EPC and O&M provider in the industry
  • Largest thin-film solar module manufacturer in the world
  • PV Industry’s smallest carbon footprint and fastest energy payback
  • Produced over 66 million solar modules, generating over 6GW of power
  • Over 5,800 associates globally

First Solar Around the World

Delivering Power Solutions. Creating Global Opportunities.
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • China
  • Germany
  • India
  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
  • United States
  • And Counting!
Globe 

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Notice to Staffing Professionals: First Solar will not accept non-solicited candidates or resumes and will not be held liable for represented candidates unless you have been specifically engaged and are under contract. Further, do not add candidates to our database unless specifically instructed to do so. Thank you.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) 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.

First Solar, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. To request an accommodation, please email our internal Recruiting department at jobs@firstsolar.com for further assistance.

About First Solar

First Solar is a leading global provider of photovoltaic (PV) energy solutions. Our vertically integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil fueled electricity generation today.

2013 Military Friendly Employer

Military Friendly Employer

First Solar has been designated a 2013 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. Criteria for the designation included the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.

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First Solar Awards and Recognition

First Solar has received a number of awards over the years, including the most recent listed below.

  • 2013 ENR Southwest: Owner of the Year
  • 2013 Imperial Valley Economic Development Corp: Project of the Year, Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South
  • 2013 SEIA & SEPA: PV Projects of Distinction Awards, Mount St. Mary's
  • 2012 Solar Power World: Top 100 Solar Contractors