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What It's Like Working At First Solar

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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.

First Solar's mission statement

Provide cost-advantaged solar technology through innovation, customer engagement, industry leadership and operational excellence.

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First Solar culture

  • What makes First Solar a great place to work

    At First Solar, we apply today’s most advanced technologies to support our associates in their drive to create meaningful change on a global scale –and a personal one. We’re building a company to power the world. And it starts by empowering you.
  • What is First Solar's culture like

    First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world’s sustainable energy future. We believe in associate engagement, collaboration, well being and productivity for all generations and emerging workstyles. Our open concept offices feature cubicles and conference rooms that optimize interdepartmental communication and teamwork. 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.
  • What First Solar does to give back to the community

    Sponsors many events in our local communities such as Pride Parades, Habitat for Humanity, STEM events and more.

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The team at First Solar

  • The founders of First Solar is Michael J. Ahearn.
  • The key people at First Solar are Mark R. Widmar and Michael J. Ahearn.
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Mark R. Widmar
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First Solar is leading the world’s sustainable energy future. 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. We’re changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. 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 work styles.

First Solar rankings

First Solar is ranked #68 on the Best companies to work for in Arizona list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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First Solar salaries

Average First Solar salary
$68,686
yearly
$33.02 hourly
Updated March 14, 2024

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First Solar diversity

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We calculated First Solar’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of First Solar’s workforce.
First Solar diversity summary. Zippia estimates First Solar's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated First Solar's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of First Solar's workforce.
  • First Solar has 6,400 employees.
  • 26% of First Solar employees are women, while 74% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at First Solar is White (57%).
  • 17% of First Solar employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 12% of First Solar employees are Asian.
  • The average employee at First Solar makes $68,686 per year.
  • First Solar employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at First Solar stay with the company for 4.0 years on average.

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First Solar financial performance

9.3
Performance score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

First Solar currently has 2.6B in revenue. First Solar's most recent quarter produced 801.1m (q3'2023).

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Highest paying First Solar competitors

Compare First Solar salaries to competitors, including Shure, Pacifi, and Dynegy. Employees at Shure earn the highest average yearly salary of $84,683. The salaries at Pacifi average $82,138 per year, and the salaries at Dynegy come in at $79,525 per year.
RankCompanyAverage salaryJobs
1$84,6830
2$82,1380
3$79,5250
4$78,6620
5$75,1070
6$75,0110
7$72,6860
8$71,1380
9$68,6520
10$67,2610

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