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      First Solar

      Engaged Employer

      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

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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).

      Reviews by job title

      683 reviews
      3.0
      May 15, 2026

      Solid technology, but limited career growth and low pay

      Development engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good technology and solid financially

      Cons

      Poor career progression. Poor pay compared to industry standards, Always short staffed

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued contributions over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear that you value our technology and recognize the company’s strong financial foundation. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on career development and overall associate experience. Insights like yours are important as we continue working to evolve our programs and support our teams across all locations.
      3.0
      May 15, 2026

      Great location and pay, but limited growth opportunities

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      great location to work, decent pay,

      Cons

      there is very less growth

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and found the compensation to be competitive. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on opportunities for development and organizational support. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue working to strengthen our teams and enhance the associate experience across all locations. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
      4.0
      May 13, 2026

      Great work environment with a fast pace

      Maintenance technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great work environment, fast work pace, easy job to do

      Cons

      I do not have anything bad to say.

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the work environment and fast-paced nature of your role, and that your time with our Walbridge team has been a positive one. We appreciate your contribution and your recommendation, and we’re grateful to have you as part of the First Solar team!
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