Mechanical Engineering Intern

Carrier; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrier is offering an internship for college students in Mechanical Engineering. This role provides hands-on experience in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, with responsibilities including laboratory testing and data analysis.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 and preferably have coursework in thermal sciences. This opportunity is in collaboration with Syracuse University, offering a unique partnership experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience in thermodynamics, fluids, and heat transfer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory test rigs for heat transfer performance characterization.
• Use engineering software to perform data reduction and analysis.
• Develop heat transfer and pressure drop correlations.
• Assess system-level impacts of new heat transfer components.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Data analysis

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

About this role

The Heat Transfer Group, part of Carrier’s Advanced Technologies (CAT) organization, is seeking a motivated, results-oriented college student to join our team for the Spring of 2024. The Carrier internship experience offers interns an environment that provides practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience and the opportunity to apply knowledge and demonstrate strengths in efforts to assist Carrier in achieving its business strategy. You will learn and apply skills in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, including both single-phase and two-phase flows. You will grow professionally to become knowledgeable on heat transfer and system requirements for HVAC&R equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory test rigs to characterize the performance of enhanced heat transfer surfaces and components.
• Apply engineering software such as MATLAB and EES to perform data reduction and heat transfer analysis.
• Develop heat transfer and pressure drop correlations that accurately describe the performance of heat transfer surfaces over a wide range of single-phase, condensing, and evaporating conditions.
• Apply advanced simulation tools to assess system-level impacts of new heat transfer components.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
• 3.0 or higher GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer coursework or previous internships
• Self-driven and proactive
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player and willing to collaborate with others on projects
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Preference is being given to the candidate from Syracuse University. This internship is a partnership between Syracuse University and their career center.