J'ai postulé via la recommandation d'un employé. Le processus a pris 4 semaines. J'ai passé un entretien chez First Solar (Santa Clara, CA) en juil. 2023
Entretien
3 rounds. First round with an HR staff. Second round with a single proxy for the hiring manager, who asked me in-depth solar cell physics questions. Third round was on-site. I first had to present a seminar for 35 min. Then, I had 9 one-on-one 30 min interviews with 1h pause for lunch. The lunch hour was shared with some of the staff as well.
J'ai postulé en personne. Le processus a pris 5 jours. J'ai passé un entretien chez First Solar (Perrysburg, OH) en août 2025
Entretien
Standard STAR questions on collaboration, conflicts, project management etc. Interviewers expect you to know only the basics of the CdTe PV industry and understand that not everyone comes in with the same background. Being well prepared to talk about your own experiences is critical though.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
You tell me about a time you had to work with someone difficult?
J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 4 semaines. J'ai passé un entretien chez First Solar (Perrysburg, OH)
Entretien
1. Phone interview with a recruiter 2. On-site interview at First Solar. (Total ~7-8 hours long) 2.1. Research presentation. 2.2. Line tour. 2.3. Interview with different managers. 3. Follow-up from First Solar. 4. Offer letter.
