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      First Solar

      Engaged Employer

      First Solar reviews

      3.7

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (682 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

      First Solar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 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

      682 reviews
      2.0
      Jun 2, 2026

      Laid back environment but terrible pay and raises

      Materila handler/production
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Laid back work environment with good technology

      Cons

      AWFUL PAY and Raises . Low balling employees

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      First Solar Response
      3w
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re sorry to hear your concerns regarding compensation, as supporting the wellbeing of our associates and ensuring they feel valued and cared for is a top priority for us. Feedback like yours is important as we continue to evaluate how we support and recognize our team. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
      4.0
      May 23, 2026

      Cutting edge tech but pay lags due to competition

      Manufacturing engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Cutting edge technology and fast paced company

      Cons

      Competition with Asian markets makes pay a bit underwhelming

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our cutting-edge technology and fast-paced work environment. Both are key to how we continue to innovate and grow. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on the broader associate experience. Feedback like this helps inform how we continue to evolve and remain competitive across our industry. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
      3.0
      May 15, 2026

      Solid technology, but limited career growth and low pay

      Development engineer iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good technology and solid financially

      Cons

      Poor career progression. Poor pay compared to industry standards, Always short staffed

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      First Solar Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your continued contributions over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear that you value our technology and recognize the company’s strong financial foundation. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on career development and overall associate experience. Insights like yours are important as we continue working to evolve our programs and support our teams across all locations.
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