Canadian Solar

Technical Solutions Manager

Canadian Solar$150K — $200K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, or similar field.
  • 5+ years' experience in power electronics, inverters, or energy storage.
  • Deep knowledge of inverter technologies and medium-voltage equipment integration.
  • Experience in product development, applications engineering, and equipment qualification.
  • Familiar with grid compliance standards (UL, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills for technical presentations and cross-team collaboration.
  • Organized team leader with a collaborative approach to projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage technical evaluation of power-side equipment like inverters and transformers.
  • Assist in supplier qualification by analyzing proposals and vendor recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape BESS solution architectures.
  • Convert customer and market insights into actionable product requirements.
  • Oversee compliance and validation activities with various stakeholders.
  • Maintain technical documentation and specs for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Provide ongoing technical support during product integration and commercialization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy to promote work-life balance.
  • Performance bonuses based on individual and company success.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Technical Solutions Manager
Department: Engineering
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 + annual bonus (range various by location; paid in local currency)
Reports To: Sr. Director, System Technical Solutions & Applications
Location: Canada or USA

About the Role:

The Technical Solutions Manager is part of the e-STORAGE engineering team responsible for developing and managing utility-scale battery energy storage solutions worldwide. This role specializes in power-side technologies - including inverter systems (central and string) and medium voltage transformer (MVT) equipment - and their integration within BESS platforms.

This role leads technical due diligence of third-party and in-house power conversion and medium voltage equipment, guides internal product development, and ensures compliance with certification and grid requirements. In addition, the Technical Solutions Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, business development, and execution teams to refine the product vision, lead internal technical resources, and drive development of internal tools that strengthen performance validation and enhance overall solution competitiveness.

Responsibilities:
  • Own the technical evaluation of power-side equipment, including inverters, power conversion systems, and medium-voltage transformer solutions
  • Support supplier qualification by reviewing technical proposals, comparing equipment options, and recommending suitable vendors or technologies
  • Work with engineering, product, procurement, and business development teams to shape power-side solution architecture for utility-scale BESS projects
  • Translate technical requirements, customer needs, and market feedback into product requirements, roadmap input, and solution development priorities
  • Support certification, compliance, and technical validation activities, including coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and independent engineers
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation, specifications, evaluation records, and solution materials to support internal alignment and customer-facing activities
  • Provide technical guidance throughout product integration, commercialization, and field feedback cycles to improve solution performance and competitiveness


Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in power electronics, inverters, power conversion systems, energy storage, or related electrical equipment
  • Strong understanding of inverter technologies, central or string inverters, medium-voltage equipment, and their integration into BESS or renewable energy systems
  • Experience with product development, applications engineering, commissioning, technical solution development, or equipment qualification
  • Familiarity with grid compliance, interconnection requirements, product validation, and relevant standards such as UL, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, or similar
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to engineering, commercial, supplier, and customer-facing teams
  • Highly organized and collaborative, with the ability to lead cross-functional work across teams, time zones, suppliers, and stakeholders


This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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