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      Proud to be working for a green energy company - Salaried Manager First Solar Employee Review

      4.0
      Aug 15, 2017
      Salaried manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Goal driven company, very fast paced and requires a lot of tolerance for change. Job demands agility and flexibility. Casual work environment. Good health insurance benefits. Better, more aligned leadership under Mark Widmar. Proud to be working for a green energy company that can make a positive impact on the environment. Co-workers are very smart and driven. Like working with the people here. Bonus opportunity is good when the company performs well. I have been promoted a few times. Bonuses consistently have had some payout, even in bad years.

      Cons

      Industry is volatile and layoffs have impacted good people. Vacation and paid holiday allotment is stingy, and it takes 10 years to get additional vacation days. Leadership diversity could improve. Very few women in leadership roles. Job sharing, flex schedules, and part-time policies are very new and not really part of the culture. Constant pressure on "reducing OPEX", i.e. headcount and budgets, is exhausting. Merit increases are low (about 3%), and in 2017 they didn't give raises at all. Very few team building or employee events are ever sponsored.

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      First Solar Response
      8y
      Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that so much of your experience has been positive. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, we’d love the opportunity to resolve them. Please email jobs@firstsolar.com and we will be sure to get you in touch with a representative that can help you.

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      5.0
      Jan 12, 2026
      Finance
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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
      6mo
      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
      Materila handler/production
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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