First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)
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Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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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684 reviews
5.0
May 26, 2015

Performance Engineer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very dynamic work environment , Great place to work , learn and grow

Cons

- HR experience during the hiring was negative

4.0
Jan 23, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good leadership and people were solid. Everyone was there to do their job and not slack off.

Cons

Good leadership but could be a bit of a "good ol' boy" company which is hard for women

2.0
Nov 14, 2014

Employment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Having helped to start this company I have seen it's many faces.In the beginning there was a friendship among all employees.Everyone mattered and contributed.With good benefits and pay,a great place to work.

Cons

12 hour days,medicoure benefits and plant wide backstabbing.Always the threat of being fired.Front office is always changing.At present,managment is not associated with the solar industry.They are automotive caste offs with a vicious minde set.This is mindless work and should be considered a fill in till the next job.

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