Chemical Materials Engineering Intern - Summer

Carrier; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is offering a summer 2027 internship for college students to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job experience in materials science and engineering. Interns will support testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives while learning from engineers and technicians.

The role emphasizes safe practices, record-keeping, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and real project work.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining detailed records of testing with measurements of test solutions, environmental conditions, and equipment status.
• Organizing test documents and providing summarized reports to engineers or internal customers.
• Conducting sample preparation, metallography, and microscopy of tested samples.
• Coordinating documentation, return to customer, and storage of tested samples.
• Assisting in continuous improvement efforts to increase test reliability and acceleration.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and PPE compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Self-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

About this role

We are seeking a motivated, results-oriented college student to join our team for the summer of 2027. The Carrier internship experience offers interns an environment that provides practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience, and the opportunity to apply knowledge and demonstrate strengths in efforts to assist Carrier in achieving its business strategy.

The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Maintaining detailed records of testing conducted with detailed measurements of test solutions, environmental conditions, and equipment status.
• Organizing test documents and provide summarized reports to engineers or internal customers.
• Conducting additional sample preparation, metallography, and microscopy of tested samples as needed.
• Coordinating documentation, return to customer, and/or storage of tested samples.
• Assisting in continuous improvement efforts to increase test reliability and acceleration.
• Maintaining a safe working environment, following all procedures and PPE requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program, majoring in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 and above.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven and proactive
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player and willing to collaborate with others on projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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. 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

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.

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 the 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: 22 October 2026

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