Good products and some really good people, but bad management is killing the company - Project Engineer First Solar Employee Review

2.0
May 24, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very challenging - "sink or swim" - fast paced and high energy environment. Some very knowledgeable and capable people that you can learn from. Very dynamic and fluid atmosphere, with full compliment of productivity tools. New CEO seems to know what he is talking about and has a good strategy moving forward.

Cons

No work-life balance Cronyism abounds at high levels, which completely undermine the talent. Change is the name of the game Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization It may be too late to save the company from its downward spiral

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5.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

People are very nice to work with

Cons

Career development opportunities are less

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First Solar Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at First Solar. We’re happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed working with our team and found the people to be welcoming and supportive. We’re grateful for your contributions and for sharing your perspective with us. If you have any further thoughts or feedback, please feel free to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
4.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The work-life balance is great! The company will provide opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

Being on the corporate team, you kinda get lost in the flow of the day-to-day.

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First Solar Response
1d
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of First Solar for more than three years. We're glad to hear that you've enjoyed a strong work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. Creating an environment where associates can grow and thrive is something we value greatly. We also appreciate your thoughts on recognition and visibility. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the associate experience and ensuring associates' contributions are recognized across the organization. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. If you'd like to provide additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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