Good Company, Poor Advancement Opportunities - Developmental Engineering Technician II First Solar Employee Review

4.0
Feb 23, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company makes many efforts to show it values employees.

Cons

Very long and difficult road for an engineer with only a bachelor's degree to move up from technician to engineer. Most engineers have PhDs.

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5.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
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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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