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      First Solar

      Engaged Employer

      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

      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

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      4.0
      Jul 15, 2025

      Ready for a challenge

      Manager process development
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      intellectually stimulating environment. Fast paced. lots of smart people!

      Cons

      communication up and down the chain of command is difficult. Priorities pivot quickly, and sometimes without apparent comprehension of consequences.

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      First Solar Response
      1y
      Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you find the environment intellectually stimulating and enjoy working alongside talented colleagues in a fast-paced setting. We also appreciate your candid input on communication and shifting priorities. These are important areas, and we’re continuously working to improve clarity and alignment across all levels of the organization. If you have specific suggestions or experiences you'd like to share, we welcome your insights at jobs@firstsolar.com.
      4.0
      Apr 1, 2025

      Good place to work

      Development engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      People are nice and respect each other. Good work-life balance. The cost of living is very affordable.

      Cons

      Not many things to do around this area. It's in Ohio A lot of uncertainties under current administration.

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      First Solar Response
      1y
      Thanks for the review. We are happy to hear your experience has been mostly positive! Please reach out to us at jobs@firstsolar.com if you'd like to provide more insight into your experience with us.
      2.0
      Mar 12, 2025

      No

      Customer service
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None none none none none

      Cons

      Bad management, bad pay, overworked

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      First Solar Response
      1y
      Thank you for the review. Please feel free to contact us at jobs@firstsolar.com if you'd like to share more about your experience and provide feedback for potential areas for improvement.
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