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

Manufacturing Engineer II professionals working at First Solar have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 33 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 Manufacturing Engineer II Jobs at First Solar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Manufacturing Engineer II interview questions at First Solar .

Does First Solar pay Manufacturing Engineer II employees well?

Manufacturing Engineer II professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Solar with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Manufacturing Engineer II salaries at First Solar.

How happy are Manufacturing Engineer II professionals working at First Solar?

76% of Manufacturing Engineer II employees at First Solar would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 16% in the past 12 months. Manufacturing Engineer II professionals have also rated First Solar with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.9 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?

"Good benefit and growth of the company" ((in 63 reviews)); "People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 50 reviews)); "Good pay and days off" ((in 44 reviews)); "Innovative culture and great co" ((in 34 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Cultural challenges given the number of spread out offices and difficulty establishing a common culture; stock price volatility reducing the value of equity compensation, a number of silos which resulted in "us vs them" mentality (EPC versus Project Development); recent layoffs given shift in the market away from historically subsidized markets in Europe" ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 8 reviews)); "Simply no job security." ((in 5 reviews))

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First Solar Manufacturing Engineer II reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

99% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Manufacturing Engineer II employees have rated First Solar with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Manufacturing Engineer II professionals have a good working experience there. First Solar is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Manufacturing Engineer II professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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33 reviews

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

good environment

Manufacturing supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good environment to develop experience

Cons

up and down business impact worker

First Solar Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your many years of dedication at First Solar. We are grateful for the hard work and commitment you brought to the team and are glad to hear that you found First Solar to be a positive environment to grow your experience. We appreciate the contributions you made over the years and wish you nothing but continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of your career.

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.

5.0

Jan 15, 2026

Great Place to Work

Manufacturing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, System, Best HR, Employee Relations , benefits and perks and employee welfare

Cons

Not any to comment at the moment

First Solar Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being a valued member of First Solar. We’re glad to hear that our culture, systems, HR support, and employee‑focused benefits have contributed to a positive experience during your time here. If you have any further thoughts or feedback, please feel free to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com. We appreciate your continued contributions to First Solar.

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