Technical Solutions Manager – Integration, EMS, Digital Transformation
Canadian Solar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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About the role
- Lead technical due diligence, qualification, and deployment readiness of EMS products across applicable markets and projects
- Oversee the portfolio of EMS offerings (existing platforms + regional options), including features, roadmap alignment, and integration requirements
- Drive integration system-level integration across Battery, PCS, EMS products
- Develop and maintain technical product requirements, interface definitions, and validation strategies in collaboration with R&D and software teams
- Monitor evolving grid codes, communication standards, and cybersecurity expectations; assess implications for EMS functionality and integration logic
- Maintain full traceability of EMS specifications, release notes, certifications, integration issues, and deployment readiness
- Lead development of internal modeling tools related to degradation, system operation, and long-term performance forecasting; connect R&D test data with contract-ready models and performance guarantees
- Collaborate with engineering, BD, and execution teams to shape solution architecture where EMS and integration logic are core enablers
- Research market requirements, customer use-cases, and competitive EMS/integration capabilities; translate insights into actionable product or roadmap proposals
- Present solution proposals to internal stakeholders to gain alignment in TRB/PRB cycles
- Act as the internal advocate for system-level behavior, customer operational requirements, and integration constraints
- Communicate EMS and system integration behaviors to applications, BD, and execution teams through training, documentation, and solution guides
- Prepare solution-level technical content (architecture diagrams, workflows, operational sequences, competitive comparisons)
- Validate and contribute technical content for datasheets, brochures, white papers, and marketing material
- Ensure modeling outputs (degradation, dispatch logic, operational strategies) are consistent with commercial assumptions and customer communications
- Lead internal programs that strengthen product competitiveness, including digital transformation initiatives, workflow automation, internal tool development, and knowledge management
- Drive competitive analysis programs with Applications/BD teams to benchmark system-level capabilities against market peers; translate findings into roadmap recommendations
- Develop and maintain internal dashboards, documentation systems, and collaboration frameworks to improve execution efficiency and transparency across global teams
- Coordinate cross-functional progress tracking for integration readiness, EMS deployment, modeling improvements, and other strategic technical programs
- Ensure supply readiness by aligning technical requirements, documentation, and validation criteria with procurement, QA, and manufacturing partners
- Support supplier onboarding and periodic technical reviews by confirming product readiness, testing alignment, and cross-team knowledge transfer
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Controls/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related technical field; postgraduate degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience with EMS, controls, system integration, modeling, or digital engineering in energy storage or power systems
- Strong understanding of BESS architecture (Battery + PCS + EMS + SCADA) and system control strategies
- Hands-on experience with integration testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of multi-component systems
- Familiarity with key communication standards (Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, DNP3, IEEE 2030.5, SunSpec, OPC UA)
- Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation workflows (Python, MATLAB, scripting, low-code automation, data pipelines)
- Ability to work effectively across global teams; Mandarin proficiency preferred but not required
- Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%)
Benefits
- Various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being
- Training programs and promotional opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
EMSsystem integrationmodelingdigital engineeringBESS architectureintegration testingcommissioningtroubleshootingautomation workflowsdata pipelines
Soft skills
communicationpresentationdocumentationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcustomer advocacycross-functional teamworkstakeholder engagement