Technical Solutions Manager

Technical Solutions Manager - Integration, EMS, Digital Transformation page is loaded## Technical Solutions Manager - Integration, EMS, Digital Transformationremote type: Remotelocations: Canada - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: March 26, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 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.**Position Title:** Technical Solutions Manager – Integration, EMS & Digital Transformation**Division:** e-STORAGE**Department:** Engineering**Reports To:** Director of Technical Solutions **Location:** Remote position in Canada**Position Summary:**The Technical Solutions Manager – Integration, EMS & Digital Transformation plays a central role in enabling seamless operation across e-STORAGE’s BESS platform by owning EMS deployment, system integration programs, internal tool development, and workflow automation.This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of EMS products (internally developed and third-party), supports project and product integration across global teams, and leads the digital transformation initiatives that streamline engineering workflows, knowledge sharing, and modeling capabilities.The position works closely with engineering, R&D, applications, execution, and vendor partners to ensure EMS readiness, integration quality, and continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and data insights needed to support competitive, bankable solutions.**Responsibilities:****Integration & EMS Product Ownership*** 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.**Solution Development & Applications Support*** 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.**Internal Program Leadership & Supply Support*** 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.**Qualifications and Experience:*** 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%).#J-18808-Ljbffr