Senior Research Engineer

Energie Gestalter; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Wellness incentives

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a senior engineer for the Innovation COE Americas in Syracuse, NY. You will ideate, design, verify and validate climate and energy technologies for next-gen HVAC/R solutions, maturing early-stage technologies to enable electrification and energy management.

The role requires developing test plans, conducting experiments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive risk reduction and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years hands-on experience OR Master's with 2+ years OR PhD with 1 year in engineering.
• Proficiency in HVAC/R or Energy Systems preferred.
• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and assess new technologies and feasibility in HVAC/R applications.
• Develop and validate alternatives to current systems with team members.
• Design and execute tests for systems and components per EHS requirements.
• Analyze test results against specifications and objectives.
• Communicate progress and risks to leadership.
• Own projects and grow within the Innovation COE.

Skills

Teamwork

HVAC/R knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Model-based predictions

Analytical thinking

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Thermal/Chemical/Electrical/Systems)

Tools

CFD

FEA

System-level modeling

Test rig design

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 This Role

The Innovation COE is looking for talented and motivated senior engineers who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation center of excellence, to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. Innovation COE Americas is in Syracuse, which is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. This senior engineer will be part of the Innovation COE, Americas, focusing on developing novel climate and energy systems in support of Carrier’s plan to develop the next generation of intelligent climate and energy solutions. Their focus will be on maturing early-stage technologies that enable electrification and energy management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideate on, and conduct initial feasibility studies of, new, emerging, and alternative technologies as applicable
• Develop and validate technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC/R systems, in collaboration with team members.
• Design test plans and conduct tests for systems, sub-systems, and components in adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives.
• Identify solutions to improve system and component-level performance.
• Deploy multiscale model-based predictions and validate them through experimentation and analysis.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans by working with multidisciplinary teams, SMEs, and stakeholders to drive and implement appropriate risk reduction methodologies.
• Communicate progress, risks, and insights to technical and executive leadership
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and a collaborative attitude while working in a group of professionals with diverse technical experiences and backgrounds.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and milestones, and continue to grow and expand in roles and responsibilities within the innovation COE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering with 4 years of hands‑on experience in engineering OR Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering with 2 years of hands‑on experience in engineering OR PhD in Engineering and 1 year of hands‑on experience in engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
• 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
• 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
• 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
• Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
• Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
• Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
• Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities

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

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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 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.

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.