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

Engineer professionals working at First Solar have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 25 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 Engineer Jobs at First Solar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at First Solar .

Does First Solar pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Solar with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 25 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 25.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about 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?

"People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good benefit and growth of the company" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay and days off" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good culture Friendly co" ((in 33 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 24 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 10 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "favoritism, poor management skills, bloated management team, little opportunity for career development, too frequent re" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay could be a little better, Managers are hit and miss (some present from rapid expansion and were not qualified to supervise people, Hence a high turn over rate), Ideal case of Nepotism, no chance of advancement." ((in 8 reviews))

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First Solar Engineer reviews

3.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

99% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.9

Work/Life balance

4.9

Senior management

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Career opportunities

Engineer employees have rated First Solar with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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25 reviews

3.0

May 15, 2026

Great location and pay, but limited growth opportunities

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great location to work, decent pay,

Cons

there is very less growth

First Solar Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and found the compensation to be competitive. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on opportunities for development and organizational support. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue working to strengthen our teams and enhance the associate experience across all locations. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

4.0

Aug 30, 2025

Work Culture

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of opportunities to grow

Cons

Hectic, stressful, and bad leadership

First Solar Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate hearing from our associates and are glad to know your experience has been largely positive. If you have any additional thoughts or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us anytime at jobs@firstsolar.com.

5.0

Apr 22, 2025

Associate engineer

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good

Cons

Big company mentality and structure

First Solar Response

Thank you for your review! We value our associates' feedback. Please feel free to contact us at jobs@firstsolar.com if you'd like to provide more insight.

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