Canadian Solar Inc. · 6 days ago
Senior Performance Controls Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCanadian Solar Inc. is a leader in renewable energy, focusing on advanced battery energy storage systems. The Senior Performance Controls Engineer will troubleshoot complex issues, validate software updates, and work with teams to improve performance and reliability of systems.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Prioritize, investigate, and drive the corrective action for performance issues identified during facility operation
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis using data analysis, first principles, on site investigation, or other means as needed
Validate software/firmware updates in coordination with vendors, the site service team, and relevant stakeholders to confirm documented changes and no unintended consequences are introduced. Coordinate subsequent rollouts with the appropriate site service teams
Effectively communicate issues to the appropriate vendor and stakeholders to ensure resolutions are identified and implemented
Support performance testing as required under individual contracts for each facility
Contribute to fleet wide efforts for improving the efficacy of monitoring and analysis processes and tools
Collaborate with internal teams to provide input to improve performance across the business from applications and design to project execution and commissioning to service
Provide documentation of issues and resolutions for tracking, knowledge sharing, and internal and external communications
Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with safety protocols, engineering standards, and company policies
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in customer-focused problem solving
Ability to execute projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized and flexible
Experience troubleshooting using data analytics
Experience in commissioning, performance testing, maintenance, and/or design of BESS or other power generating facilities
Knowledge and experience with SCADA protocols (i.e. DNP3 and Modbus)
Familiarity with industrial communication networks (fiber optics, network switches, TCP/IP, etc.)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of time. Travel may be on short notice
Demonstrated experience in problem solving
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.
Founded in 2001
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2021 (2)
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
Shawn Qu
Chairman and CEO
Colin Parkin
President
Recent News
2026-01-09
2026-01-09
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