Lead Mechanical Engineer, Chiller Systems & NPD

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems in Charlotte, NC. You will lead cross-functional teams to bring high-performing hardware from concept to production, with a strong focus on thermodynamics, chiller modeling and system integration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8–10+ years in HVAC product design, plus 4+ years in new product development or sustaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8+ years HVAC product design experience.
• 4+ years of experience with new product development and/or sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
• Work cross functionally with service and operations teams to effectively launch designs into production
• Develop chiller system architecture that meets or exceeds the product development requirements
• Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability in the engineering product test laboratories
• Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
• Prepare phased gate/process materials and present to senior leadership on regular basis
• Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
• Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
• Work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes
• Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests

Skills

HVAC design

Product development

Project leadership

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HVAC product design

Master’s Degree in HVAC product design

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems in Charlotte, NC. You will lead cross-functional teams to bring high-performing hardware from concept to production, with a strong focus on thermodynamics, chiller modeling and system integration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8–10+ years in HVAC product design, plus 4+ years in new product development or sustaining