Senior Engineer - Test & Validation

Carrier; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is looking for a seasoned Test Engineer in North Carolina to oversee high volume chiller testing and performance data analysis. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 5+ years of HVAC experience. The successful candidate will monitor testing operations and use heat transfer knowledge to troubleshoot effectively.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge building and cold chain solutions within a sustainable framework.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC industry experience.
• Ability to analyze and calibrate equipment on medium to large systems.
• Experience leading testing activities and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Water cooled chiller testing activity.
• Create and maintain performance database for trend analysis.
• Lead real-time chiller performance analysis.
• Optimize chiller test operations to maximize productivity.
• Operate chiller lab test system and complete tests as needed.

Skills

HVAC industry experience

Heat transfer knowledge

Performance analysis

Troubleshooting skills

Hydronic pumping systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

About this role

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

This position is for a seasoned professional in Test and Validation, who works independently, measures, analyzes, and calibrates equipment on medium to large platforms/projects/systems. Trains lower level team members. Prepares equipment for complex testing on medium to large platforms, and oversees the preparation of equipment for testing on smaller to medium platforms/projects/systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Test engineer will support the Key Water cooled chiller testing activity, with oversight of chiller performance measurement and analysis
• Create key Tracking around the test data. Develop and maintain performance database, for trend analysis and predictions
• Lead real time chiller performance analysis, as data is collected in the laboratory
• Analyze and optimize chiller test operations to eliminate test lab downtime and maximize productivity
• Operate the chiller lab test system and be able to operate and complete chiller tests as needed to support lab technicians

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to expand the engineering capability of performance testing, with direct thermodynamic analysis of performance data.
• This position will be responsible for overseeing high volume chiller testing and ensuring that test technicians are collecting valid test data every test
• The test engineer will apply heat transfer and compression knowledge to quickly and accurately troubleshoot chiller operation and performance and drive immediate resolution.
• The test engineer will monitor and track historical performance for each chiller family and apply the results to future test and rating plans

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of HVAC industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial HVAC experience
• Performance or Factory Acceptance Testing experience for commercial equipment
• Experience and general knowledge of hydronic pumping systems, Cooling Towers, Boilers, medium voltage industrial power supplies