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

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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).

Reviews by job title

684 reviews

3.0

Sep 11, 2025

Not a good company as before

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues and work life balance if you are in the right team

Cons

Employee benefits were cut a lot

First Solar Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you found supportive colleagues and good work-life balance, and we truly value feedback like yours as it helps us continue to grow and improve for all associates. If you'd like to share more, feel free to reach out to us directly at jobs@firstsolar.com.

5.0

Aug 25, 2025

Good for freshers

Nats trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No Work pressure Good culture Safety first

Cons

Low salary for freshers Less increment

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

Nice Work culture

Process integration engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Work culture if you are supporting Remote.

Cons

Sometimes, there is unnecessary poking from higher management.

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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