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
2.0
Apr 4, 2014

Senior Manager

Recommend
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Pros

Competitive compensation package (or at least it used to be), well qualified co-workers. Newer office environment. Company was exciting to work for in the earlier years.

Cons

Zero job stability/ security. Generally unstable environment. Upper management turns over frequently. People get laid-off left and right when they can't grow the top-line.

4.0
Jun 10, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

High caliber associates, "topgrading" hiring process, generally highly supportive culture. Leading company in unitlity-scale solar electric plants (own 67% of the 100MW+ market). Innovation leader in driving down the cost of solar electricity. Great potential for expansive future growth, once we make it through the transition to (larger) unsubsidized markets.

Cons

Significant risk from several factors: Chinese competition (with deep pockets willing to operate at a loss to drive out competitors.),

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