The Innovation COE is looking for talented and motivated engineers who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation center of excellence, to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. Innovation COE Americas is in Syracuse, which is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
This individual will be part of the Innovation COE, Americas, focusing on developing novel climate and energy systems in support of Carrier’s plan to develop the next generation of intelligent climate and energy solutions. Their focus will be on maturing early-stage technologies that enable electrification and energy management.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the development, design, and validation of technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC&R systems. These technologies may include energy storage systems or energy conversions systems, in addition to HVAC&R systems
- Develops test plans and conducts tests for systems, sub-systems, and components in adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
- Identify solutions to improve system and component-level performance.
- Validate multiscale model-based predictions through experimentation and analysis
- Identify risks and develop mitigation plans by working with multidisciplinary teams, SMEs, and stakeholders to drive and implement appropriate risk reduction methodologies
- Communicate with other engineering personnel to coordinate interrelated designs and ensure project completion
- Learn and demonstrate analytical thinking and a collaborative attitude while working in a group of professionals with diverse technical experiences and backgrounds
- Take ownership of assigned tasks/milestones, and continue to grow and expand in roles and responsibilities within the energy group
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 1 year of experience as a Mechanical or Systems Engineer with components/system design and testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
- 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
- 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
- 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
- Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
- Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
- Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
- Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
- Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 19 June 2026
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
