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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