Engineering Leadership Program

Carrier Global Corporation; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking engineering graduates to join the Engineering Leadership Program (ELP). You will rotate across centers of excellence and business units, performing hands-on design, testing and project work while building leadership and technical skills in a global environment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to technology development, product management, and executive communication. Rotations include multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and US work eligibility.
• GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.0 GPA.
• Graduation in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and availability to start in June 2027.
• Willing to relocate for rotations and be geographically mobile.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply model-based design, verification tools to create the next generation of HVAC/R packaged equipment.
• Complete modeling and confirmation testing for small and medium rooftop product programs.
• Collaborate with global, cross-disciplinary teams and develop packaging components for product lines.

Skills

Leadership ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Model-based development (MBD)

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

Carrier is looking for mechanical, systems, electrical, chemical, software, and other engineering majors with demonstrated leadership ability and strong academic performance to join our competitive Carrier Engineering Leadership Program (ELP). The ELP offers graduates an opportunity to deliver impactful contributions to strategic projects through three, eight-month rotations across various Carrier centers of excellence and business units.

Candidates selected for the program will receive front-line, hands-on, meaningful assignments designed to stretch their capabilities and accelerate their professional development. In addition to the hands-on experience, the program includes high-caliber training, mentorship, and guidance from our diverse team of Carrier executives and program alumni to build a strong and lasting global network of colleagues.

ELP rotation locations can include Syracuse, NY; Atlanta, GA; Kennesaw, GA; Charlotte, NC; Indianapolis, IN; and/or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will work with global and cross disciplinary teams to apply model-based design, verification tools and methods to create the next generation of HVAC/R packaged equipment for building applications. This candidate will have the ability to complete modeling and confirmation testing as required by small and medium rooftop product programs. Ideally, s/he will have familiarity with the design and development of packaged HVAC systems.

The program offers the opportunity to build technical and leadership skills within a professional, cross-functional environment. In addition, program participants will have exposure to:

• Technology and product development
• Technical fundamentals of HVAC, including modeling and hands-on lab testing
• Project management
• Change management
• Customer engagement
• Executive presence and communications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
• GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.0 GPA
• Must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations.
• To be eligible for the program, you must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start the Leadership Program in June 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience preferred.
• Proactive and results-driven; thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with design teams to understand and translate design and process engineering requirements into product line design components, subsystems, and products.
• Demonstrated technical understanding and skills in general engineering, mechanical, systems, electrical, Model-based development (MBD), software, or chemical

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

This position 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: 17 September 2026

Use of AI

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