Rewarding result, Too much big-company overhead - Anonymous employee First Solar Employee Review

3.0
Oct 6, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work results in real progress in an important industry (clean energy) Good compensation package Get to work with smart people Lots of opportunities to learn new skills and broaden knowledge

Cons

Getting things done internally is slow and difficult, with too many approval levels and long delays as even minor decisions wind themselves through a complicated process. Company does not assign decision-making authority well, instead requiring many people to be involved in every decision. Day is filled with conference calls with 10-20 people, inefficient Too much time spent on reporting to management

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Great culture and opportunities for growth. I feel encouraged to speak up if I have a way to improve a process.

Cons

Room to enhance internal communication processes as company grows.

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First Solar Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a current member of the Finance team. We're glad to hear that you value our culture, growth opportunities, and the encouragement to speak up and improve processes. We also appreciate your note on strengthening internal communication as we continue to grow. Feedback like this helps guide our ongoing improvements. If you’d like to share additional thoughts, we welcome you to reach out at jobs@firstsolar.com.
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Laid back work environment with good technology

Cons

AWFUL PAY and Raises . Low balling employees

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First Solar Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re sorry to hear your concerns regarding compensation, as supporting the wellbeing of our associates and ensuring they feel valued and cared for is a top priority for us. Feedback like yours is important as we continue to evaluate how we support and recognize our team. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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