Senior Mechanical Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and execute product development and testing for centrifugal compressors. You will optimize aerodynamic components using 1-D and CFD analyses, perform vapor-cycle thermodynamics, and work with lab teams to validate designs.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing or related field (PhD with 2+ years) and 5+ years of engineering design, analysis, and testing experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 5+ years in design/analysis/testing or PhD with 2+ years
• Experience in product development, reliability, and quality improvement of compressors or rotating machinery
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical information to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to product development projects for Centrifugal compressors
• Design and analyze aerodynamic compressor components using 1-D and CFD methods
• Perform Vapor-cycle refrigeration thermodynamic analysis
• Advance models to improve performance prediction, speed, and design quality
• Apply DOE and probabilistic design methods in analysis
• Support chiller and compressor testing, troubleshooting and engineering calculations
• Develop qualification plans for compressor components
• Collaborate with designers/drafters and participate in drawings reviews
• Coordinate lab tests and build for prototypes and samples
• Present project status reports to management

Skills

Aerodynamics analysis

DOE

CFD

MATLAB

Machine learning

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing / Industrial, Computational Engineering or Simulation Science

Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing / Industrial, Computational Engineering or Simulation Science

Tools

MATLAB

CFD tools

Simulation software

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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer executes elements of product development activities and testing. Responsible for enhancing commonality and optimization of product and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to as well as lead projects or sub-projects pertaining to product development, reliability, and quality improvement of Centrifugal compressors.
• Design and analysis of aerodynamic compressor components using 1-D and CFD methods.
• Perform Vapor-cycle refrigeration thermodynamic analysis.
• Understand the physics of the compression process and interaction with system to advance existing models improving performance prediction, speed and quality of design.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques such as DOE and probabilistic design simulation methods.
• Chiller & Compressor testing support, troubleshooting, Engg Calculations etc.
• Deliver solutions that are most cost effective, efficient, and reliable. Develop & review qualification plans for components in compressors in situ and at the supplier.
• Ability to work closely with designers/drafters & participate in drawing reviews.
• Work closely with lab personnel to develop & execute laboratory test plans.
• Document design and development procedures in Engineering Standard Work.
• Coordination of component, procurement, inventory and build for first prototype, qualification samples and customer samples.
• Prepare and present project status reports to management

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree of Engineering in one of the following: Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing / Industrial, Computational Engineering or Simulation Science.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering design, analysis and testing.

OR

• Ph. D of Engineering in one of the following: Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing / Industrial, Computational Engineering or Simulation Science.
• 2+ years’ experience in engineering design, analysis and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Aerodynamics analysis of components for rotating or reciprocating machinery such as engines or compressors is desired.
• Experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and/or machine learning techniques is preferred.
• Experimental test setup, support, troubleshooting etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate technical information to stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving skills. Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, develop conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, responsibility, dependability, leadership, flexibility, motivation, respect, and persistence.
• Capable of leading and working in a team-oriented environment across a multi-cultural global organization.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from JobPosting Date: 30 September 2026

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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 Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Use of AI

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