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First Solar

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First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

First Solar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 684 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Solar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

684 reviews
3.0
May 4, 2026

Low-stress management but limited advancement opportunities

Spare parts clerk
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Little to no stress from managers

Cons

Hard to move-up or receive appropriate raise

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First Solar Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at First Solar. We’re glad to hear that you find our management approach supportive and low‑stress, as fostering a respectful and people‑first work environment is something we value deeply. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth, as feedback like this helps inform our ongoing efforts to strengthen development, learning, and advancement opportunities across the organization. If you have any further thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
5.0
Apr 28, 2026

good environment

Manufacturing supervisor
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good environment to develop experience

Cons

up and down business impact worker

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First Solar Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication at First Solar. We are grateful for the hard work and commitment you brought to the team and are glad to hear that you found First Solar to be a positive environment to grow your experience. We appreciate the contributions you made over the years and wish you nothing but continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of your career.
2.0
Apr 17, 2026

Good for new grads, but disorganized with low pay

Manufacturing engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a new grad, this is a good place to fill out your resume. You will be able to talk about any topic in future interviews. Cafe was pretty nice.

Cons

There is a huge disconnect between the office workers and floor workers. As an ME, you will not get promoted if you do not look like the CMO. Disorganized, pitiful pay, long hours, in the middle of no where.

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First Solar Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and highlighting the early‑career opportunities at First Solar. We’re glad you found value in the hands‑on experience our teams offer. As we continue to grow, we regularly review our practices and investments to support our associates and long‑term success. We appreciate feedback as it informs ongoing improvements across our sites. If you have any further thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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