HVAC Lab Operations Intern – Testing & Data

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

Job summary

Carrier Applied Chiller Lab Operations & Testing Summer Intern will support laboratory testing, operational excellence initiatives, and engineering activities within the Applied Commercial HVAC testing laboratories.

The intern will gain hands‑on experience working with laboratory technicians, test engineers, product engineers, and operations leaders to execute tests and contribute to improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry literacy.
• Willingness to learn use of testing instruments and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of engineering and qualification testing for water- and air-cooled chiller products.
• Assist with test setup, instrumentation installation, and data collection.
• Monitor test progress, document results, and validate data for accuracy.
• Help develop and maintain laboratory standard work and procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support testing priorities.
• Assist with root-cause investigations related to test anomalies and process improvements.
• Document lessons learned and best practices from testing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Electronic test instruments

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Carrier Applied Chiller Lab Operations & Testing Summer Intern will support laboratory testing, operational excellence initiatives, and engineering activities within the Applied Commercial HVAC testing laboratories.

The intern will gain hands‑on experience working with laboratory technicians, test engineers, product engineers, and operations leaders to execute tests and contribute to improvements.