Data Center Systems Engineer Intern — Start-up & Validation

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an engineering intern to assist with a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning. You will lead data collection, define opportunities, and develop solutions through validation plans and MVPs.

The role involves hands-on testing, documentation, and regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain is expected to implement product improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any Engineering field.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of one improvement area in support of data center start-up and commissioning.
• Collaborate within cross-functional team to gain buy-in on improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and create validation plans.
• Conduct focused research to identify trends in the industry and current competitive landscape.
• Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and product validation activities.
• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results.
• Assist in creating engineering documentation including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports.
• Support sustaining engineering activities for released products, including investigation of quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier teams to implement product improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and product development processes.
• Present project findings, results, and recommendations to engineering teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

C/C++ basics

Python basics

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Carrier is seeking an engineering intern to assist with a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning. You will lead data collection, define opportunities, and develop solutions through validation plans and MVPs.

The role involves hands-on testing, documentation, and regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain is expected to implement product improvements.