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About the Role

As an Applications Engineer in Japan, you will collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to develop proposals for utility-scale BESS projects and provide technical support. A senior level will be considered for candidates with the right experience. You will analyze RFPs, create reliable and competitive solutions, and serve as the technical reference for customers throughout the early stages of contract execution.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical liaison for the Sales team to customers and partners, acting as an expert resource for product specifications and value engineering.
Analyze RFPs and customer documentation to define project scope, schedule, specifications, risks, and technical requirements.
Ensure design, equipment, and approach standardization across projects.
Develop sizing models and conceptual drawings (e.g., Electrical single-line diagrams, site layouts) for BESS projects.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes and standards, particularly local electrical and grid interconnection standards.
Prepare detailed scopes of work based on client requirements.
Specify required Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
Prepare technical documentation for proposals and coordinate bid package preparation with other departments.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and procurement to ensure shared project understanding and priorities.
Conduct technical presentations and provide clarifications to customers and internal departments.
Execute technical exhibits for supply and commissioning contracts.
Interface with customers and utilities during contract negotiations and early contract execution stages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical); a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
Direct experience in utility-scale battery energy storage systems and/or solar, preferably as an applications engineer with a solid understanding of inverters, transformers, RMU, PPCs, and Batteries.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or related software.
Exceptional technical aptitude, including the ability to read and understand engineering schematics, technical advisory reports, and technology reviews.
Solid understanding of regulatory standards in the region related to energy storage and grid-interactive inverters.
Solid understanding of monitoring and control architecture in renewable energy plants.
Global perspective and awareness; direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company is beneficial.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects and prioritize diverse issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.
Availability for travel up to 20% for customer meetings and trade show events.
Desirable experience or understanding of electrical studies, including load flow analysis, short-circuit studies, and harmonic analysis.

Skills

Technical liaison
Proposal development
Technical support
RFP analysis
Value engineering
Design standardization
Sizing models
Conceptual drawings
Electrical single-line diagrams
Site layouts
Code and standards compliance
Grid interconnection standards
Scope of work definition
BOP equipment specification
Technical documentation
Bid package coordination
Project understanding
Technical presentations
Contract negotiation
AutoCAD

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior level considered
Graduate degree preferred

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical) or any technical or related business discipline
Graduate degree strongly preferred

About the Company

Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001.
Our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide.
We invest in our employees' growth through training programs and promotional opportunities.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide flexible work options.
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, specializing in utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
e-STORAGE offers proprietary LFP battery solutions, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative grid integration solutions.
e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions globally.
The company operates two automated manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity approaching 20 GWh.