Senior HVAC NPD Mechanical Engineer — Lead Innovator

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off and leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems in the United States. You will lead integration of mechanical designs into chiller and split system programs, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production with a focus on thermodynamics, modeling, heat transfer, and refrigerant performance.

You will ensure designs meet performance and reliability targets, collaborate with marketing to capture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of HVAC product design experience or Master’s Degree and 8+ years of 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

Communication skills

Project leadership

Leadership and teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/HVAC Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical/HVAC Engineering

Job description

Carrier is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems in the United States. You will lead integration of mechanical designs into chiller and split system programs, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production with a focus on thermodynamics, modeling, heat transfer, and refrigerant performance.

You will ensure designs meet performance and reliability targets, collaborate with marketing to capture