At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we’ve been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar’s subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees’ growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees’ well-being. Join our team to “Make the Difference” by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus but not required.

ROLE OVERVIEW FOR SR. TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS ENGINEER

Wondering what your day-to-day could look like as our new Sr. Technical Solutions Engineer?
The Sr. Technical Solutions Engineer will play a key role in supporting the development, evaluation, and integration of utility-scale energy storage systems (ESS) with a focus on Power Conversion System (PCS) and Energy Management System (EMS) Products. This role supports both internal product development and external solution customization, ensuring seamless operation and coordination between the inverter, EMS, Battery Product, and grid interface.
This position requires a systems-level understanding of power electronics and controls, with the ability to navigate both hardware and software engineering contexts. The ideal candidate will contribute to integration testing, internal tool development, solution validation, and cross-functional coordination across multiple products and teams.
This role supports both internal product development and external solution customization, focusing on seamless coordination between the inverter, EMS, battery systems, and grid interface. For internally developed systems, the engineer will work closely with R&D, global engineering to provide direct input on design features, validation strategies, and integration requirements. For externally procured products, the focus will be on leading technical due diligence, ensuring standards compliance, and transferring product knowledge to internal engineering, applications, and execution teams.
Whilst you’re working in engineering, your work will directly impact our mission to create a cleaner, brighter future. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, share their ideas, and make a real difference—every single day.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A SR. TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS ENGINEER

• 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!