Cover image for First Solar
Logo

First Solar

Engaged Employer

First Solar

Add a Review

First Solar FAQ

Have questions about working at First Solar? Read answers to frequently asked questions to help you make a choice before applying to a job or accepting a job offer.

Whether it's about compensation and benefits, culture and diversity, or you're curious to know more about the work environment, find out from employees what it's like to work at First Solar.

All answers shown come directly from First Solar Reviews and are not edited or altered.

43 English questions out of 43

March 18, 2022

Does First Solar offer dental insurance?

Pros

Salary average from market paid. RM500 for monthly transport allowance, RM50 phone allowance, RM68 for internet allowance. RM1000 for yearly spec / dental allowance and insurance protected.

Cons

High demand intention to meeting factory target and sometime feel imbalance of work vs lifestyle.

Advice to Management

To improve management skill / add manpower to support high demand work tasks.

RM1000 for yearly spec / dental allowance and insurance protected.

March 18, 2022

See 2 more answers

December 8, 2020

Does First Solar offer a wellness program?

Pros

Great Employee Benefits, Focus on Reducing Carbon Footprint

Cons

Stability of the organization fluctuates with government policies.

Great Employee Benefits, Focus on Reducing Carbon Footprint

December 8, 2020

See answer

August 6, 2021

Does First Solar offer malpractice insurance?

Pros

Got along great with my coworkers. Developed lifelong friendships with people from FS today. Very easy work, if you like pushing a button for 12 hours.

Cons

Insurance premiums kept going up while our yearly compensation was going down. Felt like I never got ahead. Favoritism is very high there. Getting laid off no matter how many years (12) you worked there. Not much work/life balance when you're working the night crew.

Advice to Management

When employees are loyal, show them some appreciation. The employees are your bread and butter. If they are not feeling fulfilled, they will look elsewhere. Also, be more involved. The supervisor I had, played Candy Crush in his computer. He wasn't involved what was going on, on the floor.

Insurance premiums kept going up while our yearly compensation was going down.

August 6, 2021

See answer

July 12, 2022

What is health insurance like at First Solar?

Pros

Medical benefits, performance bonus, flexibility

Cons

Long commute, senior management, politics, culture

Medical benefits, performance bonus, flexibility

July 12, 2022

See 3 more answers

August 19, 2022

Does First Solar offer sponsored degrees?

Pros

Flexible schedule Benefits Tuition reimbursement

Cons

Pay rate on low side for market

Tuition reimbursement

August 19, 2022

See answer
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

43 English questions out of 43

Popular Careers with First Solar Job Seekers

JobsSalariesInterviews

Expert Career Advice

Guide to Getting Your First Job

Find a Great First Job to Jumpstart Your Career

How to Ask for a Raise

Learn How to State Your Case and Earn Your Raise

How to Get a Promotion

Climb the Ladder With These Proven Promotion Tips

See All Guides