Product & Applications Engineer

Become a Product & Applications Engineer with Canadian Solar in Walnut Creek, California. Support the C&I Energy Storage sales team by providing technical expertise for Kubank and SolBank products. Enjoy flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth. Join Canadian Solar as a Product & Applications Engineer in Walnut Creek, California, where you'll support the US Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage sales team. This role involves providing technical expertise for Kubank and SolBank products, conducting system modeling, and preparing technical proposals. Enjoy flexible work options and a commitment to employee growth in a company dedicated to sustainability and making a positive impact worldwide.

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Canadian Solar

Company Overview

Name

Canadian Solar Inc.

Headquarters

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Founded

2001

Size

Approximately 20,000 employees globally (source: prnewswire.com). Revenue data for 2023 is not specified.

What They Do

Canadian Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, battery energy storage, and related systems, without involvement in wind, hydrogen, or grid infrastructure beyond solar integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company manufactures high-efficiency PV modules utilizing advanced 210mm and 182mm N-type TOPCon solar cells, achieving bifaciality up to 85%. Their flagship products include the TOPBiHiKu7 series, which has cumulatively shipped nearly 170 GW globally as of late 2025 (source: csisolar.com). Additionally, through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar provides utility-scale and residential battery storage solutions, having shipped over 16 GWh by September 30, 2025, with a substantial contracted backlog of $3.1 billion as of October 31, 2025 (source: prnewswire.com). Their target markets span residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale customers in over 160 countries, with a strong emphasis on the US, Canada, Europe, China, UK, South Africa, and Brazil (source: canadiansolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since entering project development in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide, with a pipeline of 25 GWp solar and 81 GWh storage in various stages (source: prnewswire.com). Notable completed projects include the 32 MWp (23 MWac) Suffield solar facility in Southeast Alberta, Canada, which powers 7,400 households annually (source: wikipedia.org). In South Africa, Canadian Solar supplied 256 MW of modules for two utility-scale projects by SOLA Group, generating 580 GWh annually to power 40,000 households and significantly reducing CO2 emissions (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, the company operates 1.6 GWp solar projects with 6.5 GWp under construction or backlog and 20.9 GWp in pipeline, plus 1 GWh storage operating, 8.5 GWh backlog, and 54.3 GWh pipeline (source: prnewswire.com).

Recent Developments

In the last two years, Canadian Solar has made significant strides, including the opening of its new global headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, on January 15, 2025, which consolidates various business units and reinforces its North American roots (source: prnewswire.com). On December 1, 2025, the company announced it would resume direct oversight of US manufacturing through CS PowerTech joint ventures, aiming to create thousands of US jobs and reshore supply chains (source: prnewswire.com). In June 2023, Canadian Solar planned a $250 million investment in a 5 GW factory in Mesquite, Texas, which is expected to employ up to 1,500 people and produce 20,000 panels daily (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has partnered with SOLARCYCLE for US-wide module recycling, enhancing its sustainability efforts (source: solarcycle.us).

Working There

Canadian Solar offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, project development, energy storage, sales, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions at its Kitchener headquarters (source: prnewswire.com). The company is actively hiring in Kitchener, Ontario, and Mesquite, Texas, where a new factory is expected to create up to 1,500 manufacturing jobs (source: prnewswire.com). The culture at Canadian Solar emphasizes innovation and collaboration, as highlighted by CEO Dr. Shawn Qu during the opening of the Kitchener HQ, which is designed to align the company's vision with its Canadian roots amid global growth (source: prnewswire.com). While specific benefits are not detailed in public disclosures, the company is committed to sustainability and publishes annual reports aligned with various standards, targeting 100% renewable energy for operations by 2030 (source: canadiansolar.com).

Contact

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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

The Product & Applications Engineer will support the US Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Storage sales team by providing technical expertise for Canadian Solar's Kubank and SolBank energy storage products for behind-the-meter project applications. This role bridges engineering and commercial teams, enabling successful project development through technical product support, preliminary system modelling, and application engineering.

The Project Design Engineer will support early-stage development and engineering for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) energy storage and solar PV projects. Responsibilities include preliminary system design, site assessment, grid and interconnection review, and technical documentation to support proposals and permitting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide pre-sales technical support to commercial teams and channel partners for Kubank and SolBank ESS products.
Propose optimal technical solutions and system configurations.
Run preliminary system sizing and performance modeling.
Support preparation of technical proposals, system BOMs, single-line diagrams, and application notes.
Conduct product training and webinars.
Assist in qualification of partners and EPCs.
Respond to technical inquiries and support RFP responses.
Interface with product management, R&D and engineering, and support teams.
Support ETB platform integration basics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business discipline is required; a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
1-5 years of relevant experience in applications and/or systems engineering within an Energy Storage integrator or EPC contractor.
Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems preferred.
Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, etc.
Must have a sound understanding of the commissioning and testing of Energy Storage projects.
Hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance is preferred.
Global perspective awareness and direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company would be beneficial.
A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.
A dynamic professional and the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines and capable of standing in front of key clients, thinking on his/her feet, and making sound decisions within compressed timelines.
An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.

Technical Knowledge

Tools: ETB Developer, Helioscope, Aurora Solar, PVSyst, AutoCAD, Excel, Salesforce.
Microgrid/backup design experience.
Battery system fundamentals and PCS integration knowledge.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
Ability to work cross‑functionally and independently.

Canadian Solar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.