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Technical Solutions Manager – Inverter Technology
Location
Canada
Posted
111 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Technical Solutions Manager – Inverter Technology
Canadian Solar Inc.
• Lead technical due diligence of both central and string inverter technologies (3rd-party OEM and internally developed). • Develop technical product requirements for qualification process and provide supplier recommendations. • Assist procurement and engineering in reviewing supplier proposals and negotiating technical requirements with suppliers. • Monitor evolving codes and certifications, analyze their impact on the market and specific products, and recommend how to leverage these developments. • Drive internal and external Independent Engineer (IE) reviews to validate product performance and compliance. • Maintain traceability of inverter specifications, certification status, performance validations, and internal evaluations to support cross-team collaboration. • Collaborate with engineering, business development, and execution teams to refine inverter-related solution architecture and product vision. • Research, analyze, and draft market requirements for existing and new products by engaging with customers and sales teams, reviewing industry sources, and translating insights into product and roadmap proposals. • Present proposals to internal stakeholders to gain alignment and approval. • Act as an internal advocate for customer needs and requirements. • Drive new product ideas through product development and/or system integration processes; coordinate and influence cross-functional product leaders. • Communicate and train business teams on product specifications, advantages, applications, and competitive benchmarks. • Prepare technical content and materials for customer visits, training sessions, webinars, and events. • Provide and validate content for marketing collateral such as datasheets, brochures, and white papers; support marketing in product launches and performance tracking. • Support procurement and supply chain teams by ensuring inverter manufacturing processes, certification status, and compliance requirements are met. • Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical gaps during product qualification and integration. • Provide technical guidance to ensure smooth commercialization and supply readiness. • Support ongoing measurement of product success in the field and recommend improvements based on performance and customer feedback.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field; a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./Ph.D.) in engineering is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in inverter technology, power electronics, or energy storage product development, with hands-on exposure to utility-scale BESS projects and applications.
- Strong understanding of inverter technology (both central and string), power electronics, and their integration with battery systems.
- Solid knowledge of power systems engineering, grid compliance, and interconnection requirements.
- Familiarity with control systems and product validation processes.
- Proficiency in applying relevant codes and standards (NFPA, UL, IEEE, IEC, etc.), with proven ability to track emerging standards and assess their impact on products and solutions.
- Ability to quickly absorb detailed product information and effectively communicate technical aspects to diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of financial product calculations, including cost structure, pricing definition, analysis, and recommendations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate convincingly with customers, independent engineers, certification bodies, and industry groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, cultures, and functions (engineering, BD, supply chain, execution).
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical resources, drive alignment across teams, and influence product and solution strategy.
- Experience working in international organizations across multiple time zones, with strong preference for prior collaboration with teams in China.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred but not required.
- Flexibility to travel, including international travel as required (up to 15%) for vendor assessments, integration testing, and industry events.
Benefits
- Various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being
- Training programs and promotional opportunities
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