GLOBAL TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER, PCS AND BESS, RE

Position Summary:Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Global Product Manager/Specialist in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for Utility scale projects, as well as Power Conversion Systems (PCS), including Inverters + MV Stations, to join Global Procurement team. This position will make use of knowledge and skillsets of solar/battery PCS and BESS experience to provide product management of Canadian Solar products and Services, including but not limited to Technical Due Diligence (TDD), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and factory audit, Quality Claims (NCR) and RFP technical revisions. Position will assist the global Procurement Director to implement the global Procurement strategy, with communication with Suppliers and internally with regional teams and headquarter personnel abroad to assist with needs and support.Responsibilities:Perform Technical Due Dilligence (TDD) of the equipment as part of the Suppliers validation processParticipate Manage the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and factory audit if requiredReview and periodically update technical product specifications for bid packagesAssist Procurement and Engineering team in technical review of the proposals submitted by Suppliers during the bidding processesFollow up NCR related to the producs under the rol scope with Quality Department, providing technical support to RCA and remediation plan if neededUnderstand product manufacturing processes, certification status and other product details.Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including international travelPerform other related duties as assigned by managementQualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline (preferable Electrical/Electronics) is required; a graduate degree is strongly preferred.Minimum 5+ years’ experience in product management, in the energy sector or within the PV industry. Experience in the required products and Energy industry (PV and Storage). Experience in Medium Voltage Stations Solutions and Inverters, Central and String technology and stationary BESS. Additional experience in PV/Energy Storage project or PV/Energy Storage system design is a plus.Fluent in English. Fluent in Spanish is a plus.Strong understanding of Power Electronics, MV equipment (transformers and RMU) Inverters and Energy Storage based on Battery technologies.Able to perform project simulation as needed in PVSysExcellent technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn detailed information about the existing product portfolio and to communicate and answer technical and product related questions and topics.Excellent social and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work with others effectively, locally and also over multiple time zones and different cultures.Excellent organizational, strategic planning and implementation skills.Personal Characteristics:A dynamic, roll-up-the-sleeves personality, who is able to think quickly and creatively and is results-driven complemented by appropriate process orientation. An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives and objectives concurrently.A self-confident, self-starter, team-oriented, high energy with ethics, integrity and finesse.Work will be in various locations, normally performed in a standard office environment, in front of a computer monitor and will involve sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing, reaching, but also including in factory floor, warehouse and project site when necessary to perform technical visits.