Director Carrier Energy Intelligent Solutions

Carrier; Algonac (MI); On-site; USD 175,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits: Medical, Dental,

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a senior energy software leader to drive transformation of embedded control systems, IoT platforms and cloud energy solutions. You will define strategic roadmaps and ensure technical integrity across energy management and grid integration.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, partner with stakeholders to align business value, and deliver a fully integrated ecosystem from real‑time hardware to mobile UX, while upholding cybersecurity and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in IoT, cloud, applications, energy systems or grid integration.
• 3+ years leading cross‑functional teams in large-scale tech/energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a visionary leader, driving transformation for software-defined energy solutions.
• Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for embedded control systems, IoT platforms, cloud energy solutions, apps and energy orchestration software stacks.
• Distill customer needs into viable, value-driven requirements for Carrier.
• Collaborate with business development and go-to-market teams to ensure strong business viability (ROI).
• Define system architecture for energy management, focusing on demand response and grid integration.
• Oversee design, implementation, and validation of the Energy Operating System for performance and security.
• Deliver an integrated IoT and orchestration stack from real-time controller hardware to grid integration and mobile UX.

Skills

IoT experience

Cloud platforms

Energy systems

Leadership

AI & data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in electrical engineering / CS / energy systems

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 (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

Join a dynamic team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving key initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. This role offers a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on execution, making it ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative solutions and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a visionary leader, driving transformation and innovation for software‑defined energy solutions at Carrier.
• Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for embedded control systems, IoT platforms, cloud energy solutions, applications, and energy orchestration software stacks.
• Distill B2B customer wants and needs into requirements that are valuable for the customer, usable for the users, feasible to build within an acceptable timeframe, and most importantly viable as a business for Carrier.
• Collaborate with business development and go to market teams to ensure the resulting solutions have strong business viability (ROI) for both Carrier and key stakeholders,
• Define system architecture for energy management, focusing on demand response, user interfaces, and grid integration. Work closely with our federated architects across engineering and digital.
• Work closely with the Research and Design team to perform qualitative and quantitative research to inform product requirements.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and validation of the Energy Operating System to ensure performance, reliability, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver a fully integrated IoT and orchestration stack, from real‑time controller hardware/software to grid integration and mobile app UX.
• Coordinate the integration of energy‑oriented features into current Carrier homeowner and channel cloud tools and applications.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance, achieving the highest security standards across all energy solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, leading the requirements and technical integration process between Carrier and utility companies.
• Leverage AI‑driven predictive analytics to optimize system efficiency, enhance customer insights, and improve energy forecasting and demand response.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure to support large‑scale data aggregation, monitoring, and control systems.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts.
• Drive project success by effectively managing timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Build strong connections with cross‑functional senior leaders across Carrier.
• Develop talent, ensuring the team excels in both innovation and execution within the energy market.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in IoT, cloud, applications, energy systems, or grid integration.
• 3+ years experience leading cross‑functional teams in large‑scale technology and energy projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in electrical engineering, computer science, energy systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products to market.
• Expertise in AI, and data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of demand response, energy orchestration, and grid management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills in a global organization.
• Experience with electric utility regulations, certification bodies, and standards that relate to the electric utility space

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $174,500.00 - $348,500.00 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 is entitled to both short and long‑term 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

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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] (opens in new window). 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: 28 August 2026

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Use of AI

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