Canadian Solar

Hardware Engineer - Electronics

Join Canadian Solar in Kitchener as a Hardware Engineer focusing on designing reliable electronic hardware for energy storage. This role involves schematic and PCB design, prototype testing, and collaboration with firmware teams. Benefit from working on cutting-edge renewable energy projects in a supportive environment.

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).


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Job Description

Join the e-STORAGE team as an Experienced Hardware Engineer focusing on cutting-edge energy storage solutions in Kitchener, ON. Your expertise will drive the design of high-reliability electronic hardware. e-STORAGE seeks a skilled Hardware Engineer to enhance our inverter firmware department. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of schematic design and PCB layouts.

Collaboration across power electronics, firmware, and systems teams is essential to ensure robust deliverables for our projects in renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create complete schematic designs based on system requirements
  • Design and layout multilayer PCBs for energy systems
  • Select components ensuring reliability and performance
  • Prepare and manage manufacturing files for production
  • Engage in prototype bring-up and testing processes

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
  • Over 5 years of experience in power electronics hardware design
  • Knowledge of safety and certification standards like UL
  • Proficient in PCB design tools such as Cadence Allegro
  • Strong problem-solving and documentation skills

Bring your expertise to e-STORAGE for a sustainable energy future.

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About the role

August 10, 2026

August 13, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Energy Storage

Canadian Solar

csisolar.com

  •  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Over 5 years

UTC-05:00