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First Solar is a solar energy firm that designs and manufactures solar modules with top-notch semiconductor technology and provides complete PV system solutions. The company is creating affordable and environmentally responsible for fossil-fuel generation. First Solar uses thin-film semiconductor technology to design and manufacture electricity-producing solar modules. The firm offers utility-scale PV power plants and supporting services that include construction, finance, maintenance, and panel recycling. Harold McMaster founded First Solar in 1990, and its headquarter is based in Tempe, Arizona, United States. The firm provides its services in two business segments: modules and systems. First Solar operates its offices in more than eight countries, including Mexico, Belgium, Dubai, Singapore, Germany, Japan, Australia, Brazil, India, and the US. The company provides competitive healthcare benefits, pay packages, paid vacations, and other perks to its employees.

Company - Public
$2B to $5B
Large
Multiple locations
Machinery Manufacturers, Semiconductor & Electronic Component Manufacturers
1999
Mark Widmar

Departments

What departments First Solar employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation29.3%
Engineers21%
Computer / IT14.4%
Management - Other9.9%
Production7.2%
Business Operations6.4%
Administrative5.1%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do First Solar employees have before joining?
Years of experience at First Solar: Newcomers: 21%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 20%, Veterans: 44%. First Solar employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did First Solar employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before First Solar: Arizona Public Service Company, Arizona State University, Bowling Green. Typical First Solar employees have worked at Arizona Public Service Company.
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Arizona Public Service Company
Arizona State University
Bowling Green

Professional Growth

What industries did First Solar employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of First Solar: Niche Manufacturers, Electric Utility Companies, Colleges / Universities, Water & Sewage Utility Companies, Electrical & Wiring Installation Companies. First Solar employees most likely come from a Niche Manufacturers industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did First Solar employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at First Solar: Small: 30%, Medium: 11%, Large: 59%. Most First Solar employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at First Solar study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at First Solar study?
Arizona State University-Tempe
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at First Solar?
Time employed at First Solar: <1: 14%, 1-3: 16%, 4-8: 43%, 9-13: 25%, 14-20: 2%, 20+: 0%. Most First Solar employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does First Solar rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at First Solar: 78.4% Male and 21.6% Female. Age ratio at First Solar: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 34%, 31-40: 33%, 41-50: 22%, 51-60: 8%, 60+: 3%. First Solar rates - 8.4% less female than the industry average. Most First Solar employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does First Solar rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at First Solar: high. First Solar ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do First Solar employees go on to work at?
Future employers of First Solar: Apple, Dana Corporation, DEPCOM Power Inc, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, NRG Energy. People who work at First Solar most typically go on to work for the Apple.
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Dana Corporation
DEPCOM Power Inc
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
NRG Energy