Canadian Solar Inc. · 5 months ago
Sr. Technical Solutions Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, committed to sustainability and employee growth. The Sr. Technical Solutions Engineer will support the development and integration of utility-scale energy storage systems, focusing on Power Conversion System and Energy Management System products while collaborating across teams to ensure seamless operation and compliance.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Team up with talented colleagues and partners to achieve project goals
Champion our standards for quality, safety, and sustainability
Help us keep improving—your ideas are always welcome!
Conduct detailed technical due diligence on inverter and EMS products as part of the solutions to ensure performance, safety, compliance, and long-term reliability
Develop and maintain internal tools to support system sizing, product design, project development, and the evaluation of new opportunities, while enabling continuous improvement across existing product lines
For internally developed products: collaborate with R&D and technical teams to support design development, interface definition, validation testing, and platform roadmap alignment
For externally sourced products: lead evaluation of technical specifications, certifications, and performance claims; ensure alignment with internal architecture and support cross-functional knowledge transfer
Support Independent Engineer (IE) reviews and customer-led technical due diligence by preparing documentation packages, addressing compliance concerns, and representing internal design rationale
Monitor and interpret evolving product standards, grid codes, and communication protocols relevant to inverter and EMS solutions — including UL, IEEE, IEC, and other applicable regional or application-specific standards — and ensure alignment across internal designs and documentation
Oversee the development and enhancement of internal engineering tools to support system modeling, product validation, and solution optimization efforts
Lead the technical review of new inverter and EMS products being evaluated for integration into our solutions, including specs, drawings, sizing tools, certifications, and test results
Coordinate cross-functional communication to introduce new products to internal stakeholders, including engineering, project execution, and applications teams
Maintain traceability of vendor/product documentation, internal evaluations, and platform status through internal tools and documentation systems
Work closely with procurement, product management, and R&D teams to support alignment between product design, supplier capabilities, and commercial rollout
Participate in integration testing between the Inverter Skid, Battery Enclosure (BMS), and EMS to ensure seamless system operation
Lead internal discussions with engineering, product, and software teams to troubleshoot control strategies and support platform optimization
Provide technical input and coordination for project-specific requirements, custom feature requests, or client-specific configurations
Contribute to the development of internal documentation, reference templates, and knowledge-sharing tools that support consistent product execution across regions
Collaborate closely with global R&D and applications engineering teams, to align on feature roadmaps and deployment readiness
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, controls engineering, or related discipline; preference given to candidates with a postgraduate degree in engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering, R&D, or project commissioning within power electronics, energy storage, or related industries
Strong knowledge of power systems, power electronics, inverters, plant-level controls, and system integration
Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications and power electronics-based product design
Familiarity with key standards and certifications related to inverter and EMS products, including UL 1741, UL 1741 SA, UL9540, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030.5, IEC 62109, IEC 61850, and other applicable codes or grid interconnection requirements
Experience collaborating with international partners, particularly engineering or manufacturing teams across global time zones
Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to the development of internal engineering tools, system models, or automation processes
Strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with a hands-on approach to product validation and integration
Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, cross-functional teams and international time zones
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to navigate discussions across internal teams and represent engineering topics in customer or Independent Engineer (IE) reviews — particularly in coordination with R&D counterparts across Asia, North America, and Europe
Excellent organizational skills, and clear written and verbal communication across global teams
Flexibility to travel, including international travel as required (up to 15%) for vendor assessments, integration testing, and industry events
Preferred
Direct experience in inverter product development, control systems, or energy storage project commissioning is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus but not required
Experience with product onboarding, technical documentation review, and vendor qualification processes is highly desirable
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Colin Parkin
President
George Kuo
Sr. Director of Products & Solutions, Product Management
Recent News
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