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

Associate Manufacturing Engineer professionals working at First Solar have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 32 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 Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs at First Solar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Manufacturing Engineer interview questions at First Solar .

Does First Solar pay Associate Manufacturing Engineer employees well?

Associate Manufacturing Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Solar with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Manufacturing Engineer 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?

"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))

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

"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))

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First Solar Associate Manufacturing Engineer reviews

3.9

62% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

99% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Associate Manufacturing Engineer employees have rated First Solar with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Manufacturing Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Manufacturing Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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32 reviews

5.0

May 3, 2022

Good place to work

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manufacturing is fast paced and interesting. Culture is casual and people are easy to work with.

Cons

Have to be willing to continuously improve your skillset to keep up

5.0

May 3, 2022

Great company and Growth Potential

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great outlook and people to work with

Cons

With the growth, long hours and new set up needs

3.0

Oct 27, 2021

Great place to work as a career starter in manufacturing.

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally a clean work environment. Overtime is usually not mandated although it is a possibility. Scheduled days to work is known all year long. Great benefits.

Cons

The opportunities for advancement is confusing. Pay is average to low compared to other manufacturing jobs.

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