Canadian Solar SSES (US) Inc. is hiring a Sr Technical Solution Engineer - Invertor

Canadian Solar SSES (US) Inc. is looking for a Senior Technical Solution Engineer – Inverter Products to support the design, evaluation, and integration of utility‑scale energy storage systems, with a deep focus on Power Conversion Systems. You will leverage a system‑level understanding of power electronics, safety, and multi‑product integration across inverters, EMS, batteries, and grid interfaces.

What You'll Do

• Lead in‑depth technical due diligence for inverter products, evaluating performance, reliability, safety, and compliance.
• Support 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.
• Participate in product roadmap discussions, providing engineering input on features, testing needs, integration and certification requirements.
• 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.
• Support selection of new inverter products by assessing compatibility with system architecture and solution platforms.
• Maintain documentation traceability, vendor evaluation records, and internal decision logs.
• Collaborate with procurement, product management, and R&D to align supplier capabilities with internal requirements.
• Provide technical support for product onboarding, including knowledge transfer sessions to engineering, execution, and applications teams.
• Provide engineering guidance for project‑specific requirements and customer‑driven customizations.
• Contribute to development of reference documents, templates, and standardized internal workflows.
• Work with global engineering teams to align on inverter feature updates, controls enhancements, and integration readiness.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power converter, inverter development or energy storage systems.
• Strong technical foundation in power electronics, inverter‑based resources and certification processes.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree.
• Mandarin proficiency.

Team & Environment

You will join the e‑STORAGE division and report to the Technical Solutions Manager – Inverter Technology.

Work Mode

This position is based in Canada and operates on a local-country work mode.

Canadian Solar SSES (US) Inc. invests in employees' growth through training programs and promotional opportunities. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options.