Senior Control Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments for PCS and inverter control validation.
• Validate inverter control algorithm firmware, protection strategies, and system behaviors under normal and abnormal operating conditions.
• Develop automated HIL test scripts and regression test suites to support continuous firmware and control validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support product lifecycle and field issue resolution.

This role accelerates the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, enabling greater integration of renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; advanced degrees in Power Electronics preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in HIL testing, real-time simulation, or PCS/inverter validation.
• Proficiency with HIL platforms such as OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, RTDS, or similar.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, or model-based design workflows.

Compensation: $95,000 - $140,000 annual salary plus annual bonus. Canadian Solar offers training programs, promotional opportunities, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, committed to making lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions worldwide.