Associate Field Engineer

Carrier; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier seeks an Associate Field Engineer in Chicago to commission and support building automation systems using Direct Digital Control technology. You will install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems and deliver turnkey projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with preferred BAS/HVAC training. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in an on-site environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or completion of an accredited trade/technical school program
• Capable of climbing ladders or using lift equipment over 8 feet above grade and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs
• Valid and current Driver’s License with ability to be insurable by the company’s insurance
• Foundational experience or coursework in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or installing building automation components
• Exposure to or familiarity with building automation software (such as WebCTRL)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage individual project details, daily tasks, and field paperwork efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear daily reports, ask proactively for guidance, and translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong team player with a willingness to learn in a hands-on, mentored environment
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and laptop operations in field environments

Responsibilities

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems that utilize advanced Direct Digital Control technology.
• Offer effective solutions for system issues.
• Provide turnkey project delivery on small to mid-level projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems operate properly, to include controls, sensors, and software.
• Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.
• Implement time management strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate and document the status and details of the project for the customer.
• Provide site-specific training to owners/operators on the complete system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Customer-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HVAC/BAS/Controls (preferred)

Associate degree or Technical Certificate/Diploma (preferred)

Tools

WebCTRL

TCP/IP networking

Wireless technology

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets.

Scope of Position

As an Associate Field Engineer, you will be crucial to Automated Logic (ALC) business through the field commissioning of building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking for a team member who is self-motivated, detail oriented, and is customer focused. This position is your first introduction into the career of a Field Engineer. You will begin to complete assignments using troubleshooting skills, projects will advance in difficulty to develop your skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems that utilize advanced Direct Digital Control technology.
• Offer effective solutions for system issues.
• Provide turnkey project delivery on small to mid-level projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems operate properly, to include controls, sensors, and software.
• Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.
• Implement time management strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate and document the status and details of the project for the customer.
• Provide site-specific training to owners/operators on the complete system.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, or completion of an accredited trade/technical school program
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.
• Valid and current Driver’s License with ability to be insurable by the company’s insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or Technical School Certificate/Diploma in HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Controls, or a related field.
• Foundational experience or coursework in Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or installing building automation components.
• Exposure to or familiarity with building automation software (such as WebCTRL).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, basic communication protocols, and wireless technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage individual project details, daily tasks, and field paperwork efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide clear daily reports, ask proactively for guidance, and translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong team player with a willingness to learn in a hands-on, mentored environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and laptop operations in field environments.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visa status for this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

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

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 20 October 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.