(61 reviews)

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Company overview

Website

JA Solar

Industry

Electricity, Gas & Water Services

Company size

1,001-5,000

Primary location

Lot 17001, Medan Bayan Lepas, Mukim 12, D.B.D, Penang, Malaysia

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance solar power products that convert sunlight into electricity for residential, commercial, and utility-scale power generation. The company is committed to develop and provide the world with clean and renewable energy to ease the energy shortages as well as human kind’s impact on the environment.JA Solar was founded on May 18, 2005, and was publicly listed on NASDAQ (NASDAQ: JASO) on February 7, 2007. By 2010, JA Solar had firmly established itself as the world’s leader in solar cell production and shipments. The Company in 2017 has supplied the solar modules to Malaysia's first utility scale 50MW solar power farm in Sabah. The energy from the sun that is harnessed from JA Solar's products is clean and free of any pollutants; unlike various sources of energy present today like coal and natural gas. We are proud to be able to contribute towards saving the environment and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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3.961 ratings in total

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89%

Rate salary as high or average

74%

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What’s it like working at JA Solar?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at JA Solar appreciate the good teamwork and friendly colleagues, as well as the opportunities to learn about the manufacturing process from senior staff. The company is described as stable and in high demand in the solar industry, and provides good benefits such as overtime pay, bonuses, meal allowances, and transportation allowances.

However, there are some potential challenges, such as language barriers when communicating with Chinese engineers and local/foreign workers. Some employees find the workload to be high, with long hours and expectations to be available 24/7. Cooperation and communication between different departments can be challenging at times. There are also some concerns about management, such as changing policies, lack of guidance, and micromanagement.

Recent reviews

3.0

Intern

Mar 2023

PenangLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

Requires a lot of communication

The good thingsEveryday is quite mundane as it involves the same actions to manufacture, which may appeal to some.

The challengesLanguage barrier due to having Chinese Engineers and local/foreign workers. Able to speak Chinese is strongly recommended. Depending on the job, working times may rotate on an ocassional basis.

1.0

HR & admin

Feb 2023

Penang3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

HR attitude cause a lot issued

The good thingsfriendly colleague ,office environment

The challengesHR supervisor attitude cause issued. make smaller issued become bigger. In supervisor role but Act like manager

4.0

Equipment technician

Sep 2022

Bayan Lepas Penang3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

“I love being a technician because helping companies run efficient systems literally makes everyday life better for users.

The good thingsRelax, enjoy, learn, work, money & good friend

The challengesnot enough spare parts

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