JobDescription
(Sr.)ApplicationsEngineer
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutionsaimedatimprovinggridoperations,integratingcleanenergy,andcontributingtoasustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutionsinvariouslocations,includingtheUnitedStates,Canada,theUnitedKingdom,andChina.Thissignificant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry.Currently,theCompanyoperatestwofullyautomated,state-of-the-artmanufacturingfacilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com
CanadianSolarwasfoundedin2001inCanadaandhasbeenlistedonNASDAQsince2006.Itisnowone of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturerofsolarphotovoltaicmodules,providerofsolarenergyandbatterystoragesolutions,and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise,sinceentering the project developmentbusiness in2010,CanadianSolar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipelineof52 GWh,including approximately2 GWh under constructionor in backlog,and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com
PositionTitle:(Sr.)ApplicationsEngineer
Department:BusinessDevelopment
Entity:SSAU, JPN
ReportsTo:Sr.ApplicationsManager
Location:Tokyo,Japan(Hybrid)
PositionSummary
The Applications Engineerprovidestechnicalexpertise to support CanadianSolar’s energy storage solutions.Thispositionwillberesponsibleforthepre-salesactivitiesofutility-scaleBatteryEnergy Storage Systems (BESS) including system sizing, preliminary design, and value engineering.
Thisrolewillrequirethechosencandidatetoworkcloselywiththecommercialandengineeringteams to help develop proposals for new storage project opportunities and provide technical support to respond to customer needs. A senior level position will be considered for candidates with the right experience.
Responsibilities
- Understandcustomer’sneedsfromRFPorotherdocumentationanddetermineprojectscope, schedule, technical specifications and risks.
- Developsizemodelsandconceptualdrawingssetsbyworkingwithotherapplicationengineersas needed.
- Workwiththeprocurementteamtoobtainquotesandpreparepricingforprojects.
- Prepareproposalsincludingtechnicalandcommercialdocumentationincollaborationwithother departments.
- Negotiatetechnicalandcommercialcontracttermswithcustomersbyworkingtogetherwiththe commercial team.
- Workcloselywithotherbusinessdevelopmentandapplicationsstaff,engineeringandprocurement to ensure complete and shared project understanding and priorities.
- Conducttechnicalandsalespresentationsandprovideclarificationstocustomersandother departments.
Requirements
- 5+yearsofexperienceinapre-saleengineeringrole.
- Directexperienceinbatteryenergystoragesystemsorutility-scalesolar.
- Exceptionaltechnicalaptitudeincludingtheabilitytoreadandfullyunderstandengineering schematics, technical advisory reports, and technology reviews.
- Solidunderstandingofregulatorystandardsin Japanrelatedtoenergystorageandgrid-interactive inverters.
- Globalperspectiveandawareness,anddirectexperienceworkingacrossdiverseculturesina multinational company would be beneficial.
- Bachelor’sdegreeinengineering(preferablyElectricalorMechanical)isrequired;agraduatedegree is strongly preferred.
- Strongcommunication(writtenandverbal)skillsinbothJapaneseandEnglishisrequired.
Compensation & Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status
