Applications Engineer

CS e-Storage (US) Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

CS e-Storage (US) Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise for Canadian Solar’s battery energy storage solutions. In this remote role, you will focus on pre-sales activities, including system sizing and value engineering to meet customer needs.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and bring over three years of relevant experience in the energy storage industry. A comprehensive benefits package and performance bonuses are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Applications and/or Systems Engineering experience in BESS industry.
• Ability to understand engineering schematics and technical reports.
• Global perspective with experience in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical champion in customer discussions.
• Conduct technical presentations and clarifications.
• Lead technical sizing of BESS projects.
• Prepare technical documentation for proposals.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Project management

AutoCAD

Understanding of UL standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD or related software

Job description

Position Title

Applications Engineer (USA)

Department

Engineering

Entity

CS e-STORAGE

Reports To

Director, Applications Engineering Americas

Location

USA (remote)

Position Summary

The Applications Engineer provides technical expertise to support Canadian Solar’s energy storage solutions. This role focuses on pre‑sales activities for utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including system sizing, preliminary design, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical champion in customer discussions, acting as an expert resource for product specifications and value engineering.
• Conduct technical presentations and provide clarifications to customers and internal departments.
• Analyze RFPs and other customer documentation to determine project scope against schedule, specifications, risk, and technical requirements.
• Lead the technical sizing of BESS projects using internal models and power‑system tools.
• Prepare technical documentation for proposal submittals and coordinate bid‑package preparation with other departments.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate technical contract exhibits owned by the Applications team.
• Work closely with sales, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure complete and shared project understanding and priorities.
• Contribute to the product development cycle by issuing market‑sensing summaries after engaging with industry stakeholders.
• Travel to meet with customers (maximum 20% travel expected).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Electrical or Mechanical).
• Minimum 3years of direct Applications and/or Systems Engineering experience in the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry.
• Exceptional technical aptitude, including the ability to read and fully understand engineering schematics, technical advisory reports, and technology reviews.
• Understanding of UL regulatory standards related to battery energy storage systems and grid‑interactive (GFL/GFM) inverters.
• Understanding of BESS Energy Management System communications architectures.
• Global perspective and awareness; preference for candidates with experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company.
• Excellent time‑management skills, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or related software (strongly preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a fully comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.