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First Solar

3.9
based on 80 Reviews

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Company Summary

A leader in photovoltaic module manufacturing, the company focuses on solar energy solutions using advanced thin-film technology to maximize efficiency and production.

Overall Rating

3.9/5
based on 80 reviews
highly rated categories
5% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
81% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
53% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
72% employees reported
No travel
No travel
34% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
3 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
3 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
2 employees reported
Free meal
Free meal
2 employees reported
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About First Solar

Founded in2006 (19 yrs old)
India Employee Count--
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersTempe,Arizona, United States
Office Locations
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Websitefirstsolar.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Like the ancient Egyptians who worshiped Ra, First Solar looks to the sun for rising fortunes. The company manufactures photovoltaic (PV) modules for converting sunlight into electricity. Using a thin-film semiconductor process, a piece of glass is transformed into a complete solar module in less than three hours. The technology is cheaper and produces more electricity under real-world conditions than conventional solar panels with similar power ratings. Founded in Ohio, more than 90% of its sales come from outside the US, primarily from solar project developers and system integrators in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. First Solar also provides solar power plant project development services.
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First Solar Ratings

based on 80 reviews

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Job security

3.7

Company culture

3.7

Work-life balance

3.7

Skill development

3.5

Salary

3.4

Work satisfaction

3.2

Promotions

First Solar is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 80 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at First Solar
based on 77 reviews
4.0
Rated by 16 Women
Rated 4.1 for Job security and 3.7 for Skill development
3.9
Rated by 61 Men
Rated 4.1 for Job security and 3.9 for Work-life balance

Work Policy at First Solar

based on 35 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
81%
Hybrid
16%
Permanent work from home
3%

First Solar Reviews

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Critically Rated for
Promotions
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Rating by Men Employees
3.9
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rated by 61 men
3.9
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rated by 434 men
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4.1
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First Solar Salaries

First Solar salaries have received with an average score of 3.5 out of 5 by 80 employees.

Manufacturing Engineer

(21 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

Technical Supervisor

(7 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

Automation Technician

(6 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

(6 salaries)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

Manufacturing Associate

(5 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Buyer

(5 salaries)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

Maintenance Supervisor

(5 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr

L2 Engineer

(5 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

Maintenance Engineer

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₹3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

(5 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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First Solar FAQs

When was First Solar founded?
First Solar was founded in 2006. The company has been operating for 19 years primarily in the Internet sector.
Where is the First Solar headquarters located?
First Solar is headquartered in Tempe,Arizona.
Does First Solar have good work-life balance?
First Solar has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 80+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated First Solar 4 or above, while 31% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read First Solar work-life balance reviews for more details
Is First Solar good for career growth?
Career growth at First Solar is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 31% employees rated First Solar 3 or below, while 69% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading First Solar promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in First Solar?
Working at First Solar comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 80+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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