Canadian Solar Inc.

Director of Applications Engineering, Data Centers

Canadian Solar Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Support leadership on strategy, development, and commercialization of e-STORAGE's data center power offerings globally.
  • Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and technology partners to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Define product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for integrated power solutions using SolBank 3.0, PowerBlock, and third-party systems.
  • Lead cross-functional development with equipment partners and internal engineering teams.
  • Champion product-market fit: segmentation, use-case development, competitive benchmarking, value proposition refinement.
  • Own and evolve e-STORAGE Data Center power solution roadmap.
  • Engage with hyperscalers, colocation providers, EPCs, and utilities/IPPs to validate requirements and guide solution design.
  • Translate voice-of-customer insights into Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and technical specs.
  • Support business development and sales with technical collateral and sales enablement.
  • Contribute to architecture and evolution of e-STORAGE’s EMS platform and control strategy focused on hybrid renewables + BESS.
  • Manage pilot projects to iterate and scale emerging solutions (e.g., BESS + genset hybrid systems).
  • Oversee certification processes, regulatory compliance, and safety standards across markets.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, solution engineering, or technical leadership roles with at least 5 years in energy and power management.
  • Familiarity with PV solar integration and hybrid architecture for mission-critical and utility-scale applications.
  • Deep knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS/PPC), and grid-interactive control strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver zero-to-one product initiatives under ambiguous or evolving technical requirements.
  • Proven track record working with cross-functional teams and partners (e.g., EPCs, OEMs, developers) to define and commercialize innovative energy solutions.
  • Strong background in digital transformation initiatives, including control system design, data acquisition strategies, and analytics-enabled decision systems.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator, with the ability to translate technical complexity into actionable strategies for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and effective in operating independently with minimal guidance in dynamic, fast-moving environments.