Csestorage

Csestorage

Technical Solution Engineer - Inverter

Kitchener, ON

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Product ManagementProduct StrategySupply ChainProcurementCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsRenewable Energy

About the role

  • This role requires a system‑level understanding of power electronics, safety, and multi‑product integration across inverters, EMS, batteries, and grid interfaces.
  • The engineer contributes to internal product development, external vendor assessments, validation efforts, and coordination with global engineering teams to ensure technical consistency and alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Due Diligence & Product Development Support
  • Lead in‑depth technical due diligence for inverter products, evaluating performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
  • Support both internal product development and externally sourced product review processes.
  • Review and validate technical specifications, certifications, vendor data, and control features.
  • Develop internal tools for sizing, system modeling, and design validation.
  • Support Independent Engineer (IE) reviews, preparing technical packages and addressing compliance questions.
  • Maintain awareness of applicable UL, IEEE, IEC, and regional codes and ensure product documentation aligns with evolving standards.
  • Solution Development & Supply Chain Support
  • Support selection of new inverter products by assessing compatibility with system architecture and solution platforms including review product drawings, models, test results, and sizing tools.
  • Maintain documentation traceability, vendor evaluation records, and internal decision logs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in power converter, inverter development or ESS.
  • 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.
  • Mandarin proficiency is beneficial but not required.
  • Experience in vendor evaluation, technical documentation review, and product qualification.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% for vendor assessments, validation testing, and technical workshops.
  • Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.
  • Perform additional duties as required to support engineering operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong technical foundation in power electronics, inverter‑based resources and certification process.
  • 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.
  • Key Competencies
  • Deep competency in inverter technologies and power electronics.
  • Strong communication ability across internal teams and with customer engineering groups.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical streams.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline
  • advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

  • Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Company info

  • Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
  • With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we're not just building products we're powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
  • Technical Solution Engineer - Inverter Products
  • Division: e-STORAGE
  • Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family!
  • We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects.
  • Our mission?
  • To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
  • Reports To: Technical Solutions Manager - Inverter Technology
  • Ready to Make a Real Impact?
  • Join e-STORAGE!

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