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 decreased by 1% over the last 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, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 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 54 reviews)); "People are understanding of mistakes and it's great as a first full time corporate job." ((in 53 reviews)); "Good pay and work with top tallent peers" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good culture Friendly co" ((in 30 reviews)); "good work / life balance" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Solar according to real employee reviews?

"Cultural challenges given the number of spread out offices and difficulty establishing a common culture; stock price volatility reducing the value of equity compensation, a number of silos which resulted in "us vs them" mentality (EPC versus Project Development); recent layoffs given shift in the market away from historically subsidized markets in Europe" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours necessary to accomplish workload." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor communication and coordination throughout the organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers discouraged input from qualified team members." ((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

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First Solar reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(684 total reviews)

Mark Widmar

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

684 reviews

4.0

Sep 30, 2025

Good place to work

Production technician i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits day 1, some overtime

Cons

12 hour shifts, have to work every other weekend.

First Solar Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you appreciate the day-one benefits and overtime opportunities, and we truly value the dedication of our team members. Your feedback helps us continue to improve the First Solar experience. If you'd like to share more, please feel free to reach out to us directly at jobs@firstsolar.com.

1.0

Sep 28, 2025

AVOID at all cost

Det

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people there are nice (non managers)

Cons

Management is horrible they can't keep any good talent

First Solar Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you had positive interactions with fellow associates, and we're sorry to learn about your concerns. We take input like this seriously and remain committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members. If you're open to sharing more, please feel free to reach out to us directly at jobs@firstsolar.com.

5.0

Sep 17, 2025

Fast pace company with great coworkers

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are great, growing company with still small family values

Cons

Accolade on the benefits side is very difficult.

First Solar Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you value the fast-paced environment and strong team culture at First Solar. We also appreciate your feedback regarding Accolade and healthcare coverage—your insights help us improve. If you'd like to share more, feel free to reach out to us directly at jobs@firstsolar.com.

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Jobs at First Solar

Production Operator (Nights)

Administrative Assistant II

Manager- Brand and Creative

Production Operator (Days)

Manager– Marketing & Marketing Operations