Is First Solar a good company to work for as a Assistant Manufacturing Associate?

Assistant Manufacturing Associate professionals working at First Solar have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 39 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of First Solar employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Assistant Manufacturing Associate Jobs at First Solar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Assistant Manufacturing Associate interview questions at First Solar .

Does First Solar pay Assistant Manufacturing Associate employees well?

Assistant Manufacturing Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Solar with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 39 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Assistant Manufacturing Associate salaries at First Solar.

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)

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

"People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good benefit and growth of the company" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good pay and days off" ((in 45 reviews)); "Innovative culture and great co" ((in 32 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"Base salary is low and doesn’t go up easily" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 11 reviews)); "Cultural challenges given the number of spread out offices and difficulty establishing a common culture; stock price volatility reducing the value of equity compensation, a number of silos which resulted in "us vs them" mentality (EPC versus Project Development); recent layoffs given shift in the market away from historically subsidized markets in Europe" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 10 reviews)); "Favoritism is very high there." ((in 10 reviews))

First Solar Assistant Manufacturing Associate reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(39 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

99% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Assistant Manufacturing Associate employees have rated First Solar with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Assistant Manufacturing Associate professionals have a good working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Assistant Manufacturing Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

39 reviews

3.0

Jul 8, 2026

Good learning opportunities, but low pay and office politics

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity to grown and learn

Cons

Very less salary not worth it also lot of politics in team

First Solar Response

2d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions to First Solar over the past several years. We're pleased to hear that your experience has provided valuable opportunities for learning and professional growth. We also appreciate your perspective regarding compensation and team dynamics. Creating an environment where associates feel valued, respected, and supported is important to us, and we continuously evaluate our programs and practices to remain competitive and foster a positive workplace culture. We appreciate your input and wish you continued success in your career. If you'd like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

4.0

May 23, 2026

Cutting edge tech but pay lags due to competition

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting edge technology and fast paced company

Cons

Competition with Asian markets makes pay a bit underwhelming

First Solar Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our cutting-edge technology and fast-paced work environment. Both are key to how we continue to innovate and grow. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on the broader associate experience. Feedback like this helps inform how we continue to evolve and remain competitive across our industry. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

good environment

Manufacturing supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good environment to develop experience

Cons

up and down business impact worker

First Solar Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication at First Solar. We are grateful for the hard work and commitment you brought to the team and are glad to hear that you found First Solar to be a positive environment to grow your experience. We appreciate the contributions you made over the years and wish you nothing but continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of your career.

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