Various positions | First Solar | OH, AZ, AL, LA & SC, USA

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Carrier Procurement Specialist

Perrysburg, OH

Responsible for sourcing transportation providers and securing carrier capacity to support First Solar’s domestic and international logistics requirements.
Leads carrier procurement activities, including bid events, rate negotiations, contract development, and carrier onboarding.
Develops and maintains relationships with truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, and drayage service providers.
Evaluates carrier performance through scorecards and performance metrics, aligning freight allocations with top-performing carriers.
Identifies and implements transportation cost savings and service improvement opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives.
Maintains transportation rates, routing guides, and carrier data within Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
Performs analysis of transportation spending, market trends, and carrier performance to support sourcing decisions.

Development Engineer Perovskite Chemist III USA

Perrysburg, OH

Perform material and device research to enhance thin film solar cell performance and stability and to reduce manufacturing cost.
Responsible for projects or functions that are highly complex require significant innovation and critical to department objectives.
Plan, execute and characterize development engineering experiments in the laboratory and manufacturing environment with strategic foresight. Drives actions with strategic foresight.
Applies statistical and engineering methods to optimize organizational effectiveness. Improves methods for use by others.

Payroll Analyst I

Perrysburg, OH

Performs payroll processing, timekeeping, accounting, and compliance duties.
Ensures strict compliance with local statutory requirements, SOX internal controls, & SOA guidelines.

The Senior International Tax Analyst is responsible for supporting international tax strategic analyses, documentation, and compliance with respect to various cross-border domestic taxes and international taxes.

Supervisor- Inventory Control USA

Trinity, AL

Will supervise and coordinate a team of Inventory Control Specialists to maintain inventory integrity; lead site cycle counts and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with First Solar standards and procedures. This role is responsible for implementing training programs, assessing associate proficiency, and refining operational processes across the supply chain—from vendor docks to manufacturing delivery points. Key responsibilities include resolving system-related issues, and leading internal and external compliance audits. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, process improvement expertise, and the ability to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

Manager- Controls Engineering USA

Trinity, AL

Manages the initiation and execution of global Controls solutions and support for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems (MES). Relationship management with business executives and stakeholders, and resource management of MES Solutions and Operations Electrical & Controls Engineers.

Engineer- Manufacturing Principal USA

New Iberia, LA

Lead process or equipment improvement under the oversight of respective Area Manager or Sr. Managers to meet Manufacturing P90 metrics. Manage and lead group of engineers and/ or technicians either directly or through the course of a project/assignment. Work with stakeholders like Development Engineering, Global Supply Chain or Quality & Reliability to resolve technical problems and develop robust manufacturing processes. Initiate and lead complex equipment or process changes following CMS stage-gate process and work with Global Alignment Team counterparts to successfully replicate the changes.

Human Resource Generalist III

New Iberia, LA

The Human Resources Generalist III is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works with HR management and senior generalists in supporting designated geographic regions of the U.S. Originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives as well as provides the day-to-day HR support on assigned departments and partner closely with manufacturing supervisors and other leaders in supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Leads associate relations efforts. This position is responsible for the coordination for the implementation of services, policies, procedures, and programs and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

Specialist- Inventory Control USA (1st Shift)

Gaffney, SC

Ensures Oracle ERP and WMS transactions are executed accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates and promotes First Solar’s Core Values while fostering teamwork in support of the company’s mission. This role is responsible for managing physical inventory validations and cycle count activities across assigned warehouse and offsite facilities, as well as executing inventory transactions for BOM, spare parts, and finished goods materials. The position is accountable for identifying and escalating systemic issues and inventory discrepancies, implementing solutions aligned with established best practices, and driving inventory accuracy through data analysis, tracking, and reporting. Additionally, this role supports continuous improvement initiatives, assists with physical inventory and cycle count programs, and ensures compliance with SOX controls, import/export regulations, company policies, and applicable inventory management standards.

Engineer- Controls I USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

Gaffney, SC

The following is an entry level corporate controls position where a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, development of electrical controls systems/designs, PLC/HMI programing, data collection and optimization of manufacturing processes control systems. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, the successful candidate will be assigned to AM shift is 6:00AM – 6:10PM. This results in a rotating 36/48-hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.