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First Solar · 15 hours ago

Engineer- Technical Sales I USA

First Solar is a leader in photovoltaic technology and is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage the technical aspects of the sales cycle for photovoltaic modules. This role involves engaging with customers, providing technical support, and collaborating with sales and product management teams to ensure successful module sales.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Work with a sales lead, effectively engage in the consultative selling process with customers via phone calls, email, in-person meetings, and written proposals
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with clients and industry partners
Review and provide feedback to customers on plant energy estimates, site layouts, and capital cost estimates
Generate and manage internal creations of comparisons, layouts, energy predictions, and module application notes and certifications
Review technical portions of written proposals including energy modeling tools, weather file selection, electrical and structural ecosystems and align with commercial offers
Represent First Solar at technical conferences for the PV industry, speak during engagements that advocate for First Solar’s module technology, create technical videos and technical marketing collateral
Stay informed of trends within PV industry, providing free technical consulting to customers when it can facilitate and advance a module sale opportunity
Stay informed on the offerings of industry providers for structure and other balance-of-plant equipment; route module customers to integrators that can enhance First Solar’s module value
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time

Qualification

Technical knowledge of engineering systemsSolar project designEnergy modelingProject engineeringProcurement processesMS Office SuiteInterest in invertersInterest in battery-storageInterest in data analysisVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must have a BS degree in an engineering discipline, (i.e. BSEE, BSME, BSCE, BSChE)
0-3 years power industry experience with knowledge of solar project design, equipment selection, energy modeling, and technical sales
Project experience to include: brainstorming, planning, design, estimation
Must possess technical knowledge of engineering systems, equipment, engineering calculations
Aptitude for and/or knowledge of product development, project engineering, procurement and construction processes/procedures
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
Strong computing skills including MS Office Suite, computer aided design, and engineering programs
Organized with the ability to simultaneously manage customer relationships and close transactions
Have an interest in: inverters, structures, battery-storage, field-testing, marketing, and data analysis

Preferred

Advanced degree in Business or Engineering preferred, but not required
Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineer Registration is a plus

Company

First Solar

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First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.

H1B Sponsorship

First Solar has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (34)
2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (7)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.17B
Key Investors
U.S. International Development Finance CorpMizuho Corporate Bank
2023-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-04-01Undisclosed

Leadership Team

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Mark Widmar
CEO
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Angela Younes
Office Manager/Assistant to the CTO
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