Job description
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.
As a Technical Sales Engineer for our Solar Modules, you will be part of a talented engineering team providing in-house technical advice and support to our Sales Managers, as well as high-quality technical support to our customers.
The role focuses on the technical aspects of our modules, working closely with Sales Managers and customers to address technical questions and requirements. This is a technical support role with no direct sales responsibilities.
Main responsibilities
- Analyzing and responding to technical customer inquiries on technical sales topics to ensure highest customer satisfaction at all times; supporting Sales in Europe in all technical aspects.
- Supporting the Sales team in the negotiation and drafting of technical annexes of sales contracts.
- Supporting sales activities by composing and designing technical marketing materials.
- Creating trusted professional relationships with customers, Sales Managers and technical stakeholders in the market
- Providing periodic product training for both customers and the Sales team.
- Collaborating with Europe and HQ, Sales Management, Product Management and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth operation and development of the Customer Service and Sales functions.
- Standardizing processes and tools to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or comparable; Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the photovoltaic (PV) or renewable energy industry.
- Proven experience with utility-scale supplier agreements is essential.
- Experience working with technical advisors and certification bodies, from either the customer or supplier perspective, is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and other languages, specifically German are a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Results-driven approach with a positive and proactive can-do attitude.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information.
- Ability to successfully manage complex contractual negotiations involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.Structured work approach, resilience and ability to work under pressure.
- High reliability, flexibility and willingness/ability to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Strong negotiation skills combined with high customer orientation.
- Teamwork, communication and intercultural skills.
Location
- Madrid or Munich (onsite)
About this role
About Canadian Solar
Company Overview
Canadian Solar Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
2001
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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