First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(120 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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5.0
Nov 28, 2016

Administrator

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Pros

Collaborative environment, creativity encouraged.Teamwork focus while encouraging individual growth. Great compensation & benefits packages. Advancement opportunities available while promoting a good work/life balance.

Cons

Communication somewhat lacking to varying degrees during my tenure, in various areas. Level setting sometimes lacking. Culture & values sometimes confusing due to mixed signals.

1.0
Nov 11, 2016

Finance/Accounting

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Pros

Slightly Higher Salary and decent bonus if working out of the Phoenix office. Opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia. Not much else.

Cons

Management is driven by earnings. There is little regard to personal time off or work life balance. You can work all you want and perform well but there is little to no opportunity for advancement. The company will struggle to survive and attract top talent until the solar market recovers or until management changes their attitude and starts to appreciate their employees. One of their core values is "people matter" but they don't treat them as if they do. The solution is often to "hire someone in Malaysia, they are cheaper."

3.0
Oct 18, 2016

All depends on the group you end up in

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some groups are phenomenal. Really friendly work environment and supporting management. Lots of learning opportunities.

Cons

Some groups and managers are outright hostile and make life of their employees miserable. Too much politics affecting the morale.

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