Canadian Solar

Senior Control Engineer

Kitchener, ON · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$140kDetected 16 days ago

MATLABAlgorithmsGitNLPProduct ManagementElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsSimulinkTest AutomationCommunicationBitbucket

About the role

The Senior Control Engineer, specializes in Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation and validation of Power Conversion Systems (PCS) used in utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Design, develop, and maintain Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test environments for PCS and inverter control validation.
Build real‑time PCS simulation models, including grid models, filters, transformers, battery models, and protection interfaces.
Validate inverter control algorithm firmware, protection strategies, and system behaviors under normal and abnormal operating conditions.
Support grid code compliance activities through documented test results and traceability.
Develop automated HIL test scripts and regression test suites to support continuous firmware and control validation.
Maintain professional documentation for HIL architectures, simulation models, test plans, and validation reports.
Support root‑cause analysis for lab and field issues by reproducing scenarios in HIL.
Mentor junior engineers and support product lifecycle and field issue resolution.
Our first goal is to build a North American based inverter control board, firmware and energy station controller for the BESS industry to compliment Canadian Solar's String Power Conversion System Medium Voltage Skid for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry.

Experience with converter control loops, digital protection mechanisms, and system‑level sequencing.
Ability to interpret control block diagrams, firmware behavior, and electrical schematics.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, Modbus, and proprietary interfaces.
Experience with test automation, scripting, or model‑based validation workflows.
Familiarity with version control (GitHub/Bitbucket), documentation practices, and structured validation processes.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Advanced degrees in Power Electronics are preferred.

5+ years of professional experience in HIL testing, real‑time simulation, or PCS/inverter validation.
Demonstrated experience validating power converters system using real-time simulators.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD or model‑based design workflows.
Experience developing automated regression frameworks for inverter validation
Experience supporting product development subject to IEC/UL / IEEE grid‑interconnection standards.
Hands‑on experience working with cross‑functional firmware, controls, and hardware teams.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Domestic and international travel ability.
Strong experience with real‑time HIL simulation for power electronics or grid‑connected systems.
Proficiency with HIL platforms such as OPAL‑RT, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, RTDS, or similar.
Understanding of real‑time execution constraints, model fidelity, and latency considerations.
Solid background of power converter, especially inverter architectures, and energy storage systems.

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being.

CS Digital is a digital technology startup focused on providing state-of-the-art digital technology for power solutions.

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