First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(683 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

First Solar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 683 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Solar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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683 reviews
4.0
Aug 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative atmosphere, fun people, mostly good managers

Cons

Being a publicly-traded company and a solar company make the environment pretty volatile

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First Solar Response
10mo
We’re glad to hear you’ve found the atmosphere collaborative and the people enjoyable to work with. We understand that working in a publicly-traded solar company can come with unique challenges, and we appreciate your perspective. If you have additional insights or suggestions you'd like to share, we welcome you to reach out directly to jobs@firstsolar.com. Your feedback helps us continue to grow and improve. Thank you for being part of First Solar!
5.0
Aug 25, 2025

Good for freshers

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No Work pressure Good culture Safety first

Cons

Low salary for freshers Less increment

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First Solar Response
10mo
e’re glad to hear you’ve found the culture supportive and safety-focused, with a healthy work-life balance. Your feedback about compensation and growth opportunities for freshers is appreciated. If you have additional insights or suggestions you'd like to share, we welcome you to reach out directly to jobs@firstsolar.com. Your voice matters, and we value your perspective as part of the First Solar team.
4.0
Aug 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work culture if you are supporting Remote.

Cons

Sometimes, there is unnecessary poking from higher management.

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First Solar Response
10mo
We're glad to hear you appreciate the work culture, especially when supporting remote teams. We also value constructive feedback and take concerns seriously. If you have additional insights or suggestions you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out to us directly at jobs@firstsolar.com. Your perspective helps us continue improving the experience for all associates.
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