Is First Solar a good company to work for?

First Solar has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 807 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at First Solar to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about First Solar have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Engineer , Development Engineer and Manager .

Does First Solar pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Solar employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Solar. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Solar?

70% of First Solar employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Solar 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 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) , Project Manager (9) , Development Engineer II (8) , Internship (8) , Manufacturing Associate (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 55 reviews)); "People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 52 reviews)); "Good pay and work with top tallent peers" ((in 44 reviews)); "Innovative culture and great co" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 12 reviews)); "Managers discouraged input from qualified team members." ((in 10 reviews)); "Industry is volatile and layoffs have impacted good people." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 10 reviews)); "Hectic, stressful, and bad leadership" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Solar layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about First Solar layoffs and their outlook for job security at First Solar in 2026.

What are the top reviewed First Solar locations?

Perrysburg , Tempe , Toledo , Santa Clara , Trinity , Phoenix , Bridgewater , Walbridge , San Francisco , Columbus , Sunnyvale , New York , Mesa , Palmdale , Oakland , New Iberia , Tampa , Butler , Bound Brook , Jersey City , Lumberton , Decatur , Farmington , Chandler , Tucson , Portland , Elm City , Austin , Dallas , Houston

First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(120 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

120 reviews

Reviews about "Management"

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4.0

Jul 22, 2026

Helpful management, but limited growth opportunities

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My current management team is helpful.

Cons

Growth oppurtunities are limited and the structure of it us unclear.

First Solar Response

2d

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the support of your management team. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience working with your current leadership. We also appreciate your perspective regarding career growth opportunities and clarity around advancement. At First Solar, we are committed to supporting associate development through continuous learning, career pathway resources, and ongoing conversations about professional growth. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

3.0

May 4, 2026

Low-stress management but limited advancement opportunities

Spare parts clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Little to no stress from managers

Cons

Hard to move-up or receive appropriate raise

First Solar Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at First Solar. We’re glad to hear that you find our management approach supportive and low‑stress, as fostering a respectful and people‑first work environment is something we value deeply. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth, as feedback like this helps inform our ongoing efforts to strengthen development, learning, and advancement opportunities across the organization. If you have any further thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

2.0

Dec 2, 2025

Commodity Manager

Global commodity manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, travel, connections, and room for growth

Cons

Flexibility, Management, Workload, Politics, Drama

First Solar Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you valued the benefits, travel opportunities, and connections during your time with us, as well as the potential for growth. We appreciate your honesty regarding areas for improvement, and we take these insights seriously as we strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment for all associates. If you're interested in sharing more about your experience, please reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com.

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Clerk- CMMS and Spare Parts I USA (Crew C)

Engineer- Manufacturing I USA

Manager- Engineering Manufacturing USA

Clerk- CMMS and Spare Parts I USA (Crew A)

Technician- Manufacturing Engineer I USA (Crew A)

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Helpful management, but limited growth opportunities

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