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Canadian Solar

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

Technical Validation Coordinator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Kitchener, ON, Canada
HybridHybrid role with travel to validation sites of up to 50%.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in energy, renewable energy, industrial controls, or utility-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Experience supporting validation, integration, or commissioning efforts involving power systems, automation, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
  • Familiarity with battery energy storage system-related subsystems such as power conversion systems, energy management systems, battery management systems, or protective relaying.
  • Hands-on experience with technical documentation, test execution tracking, and issue management tools such as Excel, Jira, SharePoint, Trello, or Smartsheet.
  • Understanding of electrical single-line diagrams, network block diagrams, and validation workflows.
  • Experience collaborating across engineering, operations, and field service teams.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple validation tasks across different projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to summarize technical issues and coordinate between teams.
  • Ability to follow up proactively on open issues and keep validation tasks on track.
  • Ability to coordinate site access, shipping, and personnel scheduling.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Willingness to travel to validation sites up to 50% to support field validation activities.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and schedule subsystem and system-level validation activities for battery energy storage system deployments, including power conversion systems, energy management systems, battery management systems, battery control interface, fire alarm control panel, and safety systems.
  • Manage validation logistics, including test equipment inventory and delivery, site access coordination, shipment of hardware or tools, and scheduling of field support personnel.
  • Maintain and update validation test plans, execution trackers, issue logs, and punch lists.
  • Track and follow up on open validation issues and facilitate timely resolution with responsible engineers or vendors.
  • Document and distribute daily and weekly validation progress reports to engineering and project stakeholders.
  • Support field teams by preparing validation documentation, ensuring test preconditions are met, and managing revision control.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in validation workflows, tools, and templates.
  • Ensure validation activities comply with internal standards, customer requirements, and project schedules.

About the company

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • August 27, 2026 revenue hit $1.2 billion, with 13.9% gross margin.
  • September 2026 guidance targets 3.5-3.8 GW modules and 3.4-3.8 GWh storage.
  • By 2029, U.S. module backlog exceeds 13 GWp, worth $4.5 billion.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 First Solar's USITC case seeks exclusion orders against Canadian Solar TOPCon modules.
  • September 2026 SEC filing flags Section 232 polysilicon tariffs and late-2026 shocks.
  • Persistent US trade barriers strand Canadian Solar's 10 GW Texas buildout.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • August 2026, Canadian Solar held 21.7 GWp solar and 84.1 GWh storage pipeline.
  • July 2026 Jeffersonville opened North America's largest crystalline silicon solar cell facility.
  • Canadian Solar pairs modules, storage, and project sales across Recurrent Energy.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation