Quality Engineering Intern - Summer

C01 Carrier Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Indianapolis invites motivated college students to join the summer 2027 internship. You will contribute to quality improvements, apply root cause analysis, participate in Product Quality Planning, and use Excel to manipulate data and create clear reports.

The program offers practical on‑the‑job experience aligned with Carrier’s quality objectives and business strategy, with cross‑functional collaboration and exposure to factory processes.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering management.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality improvements for a facility or project.
• Support root cause analysis in problem-solving.
• Participate in Product Quality Planning (FMEA, capability, QP).
• Use Excel to create and review data reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

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.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, results-oriented college student to join our team for the summer of 2027. 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for quality improvements as they relate to an area within a facility or a specific project or projects within a facility.
• Manage the application of root cause analysis in problem-solving.
• Participate in Product Quality Planning (impact analysis, preliminary capability, FMEA, Quality Plan, training needs).
• Apply hands-on technical troubleshooting skills to existing processes with quality problems.
• Review and understand the key procedures and components of the QMS and the business's quality objectives.
• Read and interpret customer quality system requirements, including processing and inspection specifications.
• Audit business procedures and functions, including processing and inspection operations, against a defined set of requirements.
• Create reports which clearly and concisely outline how business procedures and functions either meet or do not meet the defined set of requirements.
• Collaborate with business unit teams to agree upon specific, actionable items necessary to implement new requirements or address identified deficiencies.
• Query and manipulate data, create Excel spreadsheets for review, and to assist in executing project tasks.
• Work with the inspection department to create standard work for inspection processes.
• Work to implement and standardize outputs of CMMs, Master audit, and Calibration for ease of data collection.
• Other duties assigned as needed for this role.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering management.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player and willing to collaborate with others on projects.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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. 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

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.

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 the 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 from Job Posting Date: 26 October 2026