First Solar employees working as Manufacturing Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is in line with the average of Manufacturing Engineer I professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Manufacturing Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $84,587 per year (estimate) and goes up to $206,756 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Manufacturing Engineer I at First Solar is $84,587 per year or $41 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $119,866 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $71,106 (25th percentile) and $101,788 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Manufacturing Engineer I professionals typically earn between $34 and $49 per hour.
Manufacturing Engineer I professionals typically earn between $5,925 and $8,482 monthly.