MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Field Technician to support our residential battery storage systems in South Africa.

As a Field Technician your main task will be to support our customers with the installation of Canadian Solar’s power electronic products. 

You will be part of a talented team consisting of technicians and engineers who offer in-house advise and support to their colleagues as well as premium service towards our customers. 
 
Main Tasks  

• Provide installation support and training (remotely & onsite).
• Provide technical expertise and support to ensure Canadian Solar’s newly released residential energy storage system correctly functions with various microinverters, DC PV, AC coupled PV inverters, generators, and EV car chargers.
• Provide remote (online & phone) support to installers by presenting visual training aids, manuals, and other documents.
• Travel to residential customer project sites throughout South Africa to support Canadian Solar’s power electronics products.
• Available to take calls from installers and end customers to answer questions.
• Works closely with Sales team, Technical Support Engineers, and Customer Service Department.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong organization and planning skills
• Teamwork, communication and intercultural skills

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English, any other language is a plus

LOCATION

• Cape Town - hybrid working system 

Your backpack is filled with

• Previous Battery storage/Solar inverter (DC/AC) experience
• Deep electrical engineering experience is a plus
• Valid driver license, required 

WHAT WE OFFER

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more 
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions 
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops 
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company 
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

CONTACT

Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH
Human Resources
Radlkofer Straße 2, 81373, München, Germany

Email: careers-europe@csisolar.com

About us

Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. What is it that helps us do this? An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is both open-minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18.500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future.