Is First Solar a good company to work for?

First Solar has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 806 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 been stable over the past 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, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 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 56 reviews)); "People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay and days off" ((in 49 reviews)); "Innovative culture and great co" ((in 34 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 25 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 12 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "senior management is incompetent and lazy" ((in 5 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

(684 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

First Solar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 684 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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Reviews by job title

684 reviews

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

5mo

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.

4.0

Jan 15, 2026

Good company

Anoynamous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunities Great place to work Good compensation

Cons

So far so good. Nothing much

First Solar Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your continued commitment over the past few years. We’re glad to hear that you’ve found First Solar to be a great place to work with strong learning opportunities and competitive compensation. If you’d like to share more about your experience or offer additional feedback, we’d welcome hearing from you at jobs@firstsolar.com. Thank you again for being part of First Solar and for everything you contribute.

5.0

Dec 21, 2025

Quality Engineer

Quality engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Semiconductor Critical thinking Communication Technical semiconductor knowledge

Cons

Overthinking Planning Emotional control Self-regulation Self-control

First Solar Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience at First Solar and for the 5-star review. We’re glad to hear that your role as a Quality Engineer has allowed you to strengthen critical thinking, communication, and technical expertise within the semiconductor space. We’re happy to have you on the team and look forward to your continued contributions. If you have any further thoughts or feedback, please feel free to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com!

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