Love the job, horrible company and management - IT Specialist First Solar Employee Review

1.0
Jul 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The only pro for this review I can make is the fact that I learned new things while on the job training they EVENTUALLY paid for. Promised all these things that it was all going to be on their dime only to be in Ohio and not receive a dime and was not in a rush to get the Company Card approved either.

Cons

extremely poor management, all the way across the board. ego's feed other ego's and unimaginable things happen to employees that show the most promise due to being an employee that can threaten their supervisors position. they want employees who blindly follow instruction and won't question or think for themselves, nor the ones who do the right thing regardless of what they've been instructed to do. I've seen and heard the worst stories all the way from an employee's first day on the job being screamed at, and when going to HR like instructed to about the incident, instead of handling the supervisor, HR went straight to said supervisor, told him everything that was said, and named the employee and the end result was the employee getting told to take it to the parking lot outside. I myself have experienced HR and their dirty tricks. My supervisors both were requesting vacation hours on my name and then approving the hours themselves. leaving me with when I calculated due to keeping track of my daily tasks, 42 hours. unaccounted for. also, I went to HR regarding my supervisor harassing me and singling me out for being a female in a department that was only men before I was hired. I found out he was telling other co-workers that I reminded him of his mother and that she was a pill head that he believed that I was on drugs. when I submitted to a drug test upon hiring and also would have taken one without issue anytime if asked. anyhow, HR immediately and I mean within the hour told my supervisor everything that I went speak of, and the retaliation from that had started that afternoon and I just lost my job, after receiving two write ups.....that supposedly occurred on March 1, 2025......I had medical issues that I was forced to take Short Term Disability for, and my leave date started May 7, 2025. According to HR they had those write ups prepared for me extremely coincidentally the day I left on leave. However; upon returning to work here in mid July, I was booked a "check in" and given two write ups from that time in march, and forced to sign to things I didn't do and wasn't given the opportunity to defend myself on. EXTREMELY CROOKED

avatar
First Solar Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear about the concerns you've raised. We take feedback seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace. If you're open to discussing your experience further, please reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com. Your insights can help us improve.

Explore other reviews about First Solar

5.0
Jan 12, 2026
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.

avatar
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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back work environment with good technology

Cons

AWFUL PAY and Raises . Low balling employees

avatar
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.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All