Mostly Good, Trending Toward Big Company Pitfalls - Anonymous employee First Solar Employee Review

4.0
Jul 15, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I happen to be in a great group with great people. They're smart and know how to do things in best-of-class ways. But you need to be lucky enough to be in a good group to have this experience.

Cons

As with many large companies, the yes-men move up the ladder. A few managers obviously care more about pleasing their managers than taking care of the people below them. Teams are silos and presume the worst about other teams because of the lack of working together closely.

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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
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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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