Chemical Materials Intern

Carrier; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is offering a full-time intern position in Syracuse, NY, as part of the Advanced Materials Engineering department. The role focuses on developing, validating, and documenting new materials technologies while collaborating with global teams.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This internship provides a great opportunity to engage in process improvements and technical communication within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Applicant must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Work with Carrier teams and suppliers to identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Document and validate procedures and materials qualifications.
• Calculate estimated cost savings associated with process improvements.

Skills

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Lab experience with chemicals

Statistics and experience with Minitab or JMP

Excellent communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

About this role

The position is in Syracuse, NY, and will support the Carrier's central research and development as part of the Advanced Materials Engineering department. The Advanced Materials Engineering (AME) group is responsible for developing, designing, and implementing new materials technology and applications. The AME group is currently seeking a full-time intern to assist in process development, validation, and documentation. The intern will work with global, cross-disciplinary teams to baseline our process and identify streamlined opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Carrier teams and suppliers to identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Document and validate procedures and materials qualifications
• Primary focus: compressor lubricants, metal‑working fluids, refrigerants, and corrosion
• Calculate estimated cost savings associated with process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Applicant must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Lab experience working with chemicals and processes, including basic laboratory equipment and analyses (titration, volumetric mixing, etc.)
• Statistics and experience with Minitab or JMP software are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are needed to provide oral and written reports to internal and external customers.
• Self‑motivated, willing to work on a variety of projects, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working in a team‑oriented environment across a multicultural global organization.