About the role

Senior Technical Solution Engineer integrating energy storage systems at Canadian Solar. Conducting product development and technical evaluations within the inverter products division.

Responsibilities

Supports the design, evaluation, and integration of utility‑scale energy storage systems (ESS).
Conducts technical due diligence for inverter products, evaluating performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
Reviews and validates technical specifications, certifications, vendor data, and control features.
Develops internal tools for sizing, system modeling, and design validation.
Participates in product roadmap discussions, providing engineering input on features, testing needs, integration and certification requirements.
Collaborates with procurement, product management, and R&D to align supplier capabilities with internal requirements and commercial timelines.
Provides engineering guidance for project‑specific requirements and customer‑driven customizations.
Maintains documentation traceability, vendor evaluation records, and internal decision logs.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in power converter, inverter development or ESS.
Strong technical foundation in power electronics, inverter‑based resources and certification process.
Knowledge of BESS applications and hands‑on experience with testing, validation, or system modeling.
Familiarity with relevant certifications and standards such as UL 1741/SA, UL 9540, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, IEC 61850.
Experience working with global engineering or manufacturing teams across multiple time zones.
Demonstrated ability to build internal tools, automate processes, or develop engineering workflows.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Mandarin proficiency is beneficial but not required.