First Solar Manager reviews

2.9

27% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

38% approve of CEO

1% positive business outlook

Manager employees have rated First Solar with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Manager professionals have an average working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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17 reviews
3.0
May 21, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Start-up, always a new day, challenging, great value proposition

Cons

Very focused on reducing costs and scaling down not up, ongoing layoffs, the direction is suddenly unclear

5.0
Oct 2, 2017

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

First Solar is always looking to improve it's product. This provides an exciting workplace that is never boring. Management supports creativity. We are all part of 1 team. I get to work with diverse, smart, dedicated people.

Cons

Sometimes the hours get long.

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First Solar Response
8y
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you on the team! Keep up the great work!
5.0
Aug 15, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

First Solar is a great place to work. I have been with First Solar for over 8 years. I believe that First Solar has a strong leadership team that is driven to ensure we stay ahead of our solar rivals in a highly competitive marketplace. First Solar is an environment of constant change which is a dynamic that I enjoy. I believe the willingness to change when it makes sense is one of the key factors as to why First Solar has been successful. First Solar is and organization with diverse backgrounds and employees with tremendous skillsets. I feel fortunate that I continue to have the opportunity to be a part of the First Solar team. High level internal communications were an organization weakness and over the last 1-2 years have become a strength of the organization. Another strength I have seen is First Solar promoting internal associates when we have the skill set and talent internally. Overall Perrysburg has great facilities including an onsite café and workout facility. I would recommend First Solar to friends as a place to consider if they are evaluating a career change or if they are looking for their first career opportunity.

Cons

As I mentioned as one of my pros, First Solar is an organization of constant change. I understand this isn't for everyone. Some employees don't like the fast pace and the demands of the job.

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First Solar Response
8y
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and are glad you have had a great experience!
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