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

Manufacturing Associate professionals working at First Solar have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 27 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of First Solar employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Manufacturing Associate Jobs at First Solar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Manufacturing Associate interview questions at First Solar .

Does First Solar pay Manufacturing Associate employees well?

Manufacturing Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Solar with 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 27 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 15.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Manufacturing Associate salaries at First Solar.

How happy are Manufacturing Associate professionals working at First Solar?

60% of Manufacturing Associate employees at First Solar would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 33% in the past 12 months. Manufacturing Associate professionals have also rated First Solar with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 5.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

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 Manufacturing Associate reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

99% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Manufacturing Associate employees have rated First Solar with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Manufacturing Associate professionals have a good working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Manufacturing Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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27 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

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.

2.0

Apr 17, 2026

Good for new grads, but disorganized with low pay

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a new grad, this is a good place to fill out your resume. You will be able to talk about any topic in future interviews. Cafe was pretty nice.

Cons

There is a huge disconnect between the office workers and floor workers. As an ME, you will not get promoted if you do not look like the CMO. Disorganized, pitiful pay, long hours, in the middle of no where.

First Solar Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and highlighting the early‑career opportunities at First Solar. We’re glad you found value in the hands‑on experience our teams offer. As we continue to grow, we regularly review our practices and investments to support our associates and long‑term success. We appreciate feedback as it informs ongoing improvements across our sites. If you have any further thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

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