Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at First Solar?

Engineer (24) , Manufacturing Engineer (21) , Manager (17) , Technician (13) , Development Engineer (11) , Intern (9) , Development Engineer II (8) , Internship (8) , Manufacturing Associate (8) , Project Manager (8) , Production Operator (7) , Analyst (6) , Director (6) , Coater Technician (5) , Human Resources Generalist (5)

Question 1

Is First Solar a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

First Solar has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 806 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at First Solar to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about First Solar have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Engineer, Development Engineer and Manager.

Question 2

Does First Solar pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Solar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Solar. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at First Solar?

Accepted Answer

70% of First Solar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated First Solar 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Solar?

Accepted Answer

Engineer (24), Manufacturing Engineer (21), Manager (17), Technician (13), Development Engineer (11), Intern (9), Development Engineer II (8), Internship (8), Manufacturing Associate (8), Project Manager (8), Production Operator (7), Analyst (6), Director (6), Coater Technician (5), Human Resources Generalist (5)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at First Solar according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good benefit and growth of the company" ((in 56 reviews)); "People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay and days off" ((in 49 reviews)); "Innovative culture and great co" ((in 34 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 25 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at First Solar according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Industry is volatile and layoffs have impacted good people." ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "senior management is incompetent and lazy" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about First Solar layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about First Solar layoffs and their outlook for job security at First Solar in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed First Solar locations?

Accepted Answer

Perrysburg, Tempe, Toledo, Santa Clara, Trinity, Phoenix, Bridgewater, Walbridge, San Francisco, Columbus, Sunnyvale, New York, Mesa, Palmdale, Oakland, New Iberia, Tampa, Butler, Bound Brook, Jersey City, Lumberton, Decatur, Farmington, Chandler, Tucson, Portland, Elm City, Austin, Dallas, Houston

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