Senior Thermal Systems Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 98,750 - 138,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

Paid personal leave

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading climate solutions company in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Thermal Systems Engineer to develop high-performance chiller systems. This role involves advanced thermodynamic modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring product design and performance meet market needs. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HVAC systems/mechanical engineering with extensive experience. Competitive salary offered, along with comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC systems or mechanical engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermodynamic based modeling and optimization.
• Collaborate across functions to launch technologies into production.
• Develop solutions for chiller system architecture that meet product development requirements.
• Conduct capability and reliability testing in engineering labs.
• Work with marketing teams to develop product requirements.

Skills

Thermal system development

HVAC systems engineering

Project leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world‑class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer is responsible for developing high‑performance chiller system architectures through advanced thermodynamic modeling, optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration.

This role drives system‑level design excellence by integrating fluid filtration, pumping strategies, and overall thermal performance requirements into robust product solutions.

The engineer validates design capability and reliability through rigorous DOE‑based testing within engineering laboratories, ensuring all product outcomes meet or exceed development targets.

Working closely with technology, product marketing, and operations, this role ensures new technologies transition smoothly into production and that final products align with market needs and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering expertise, demonstrated experience in thermal or HVAC system development, and the ability to lead product improvements from concept through launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
• Work cross‑functionally with the technology organization to effectively develop technologies that smoothly launch into production
• Develop chiller system architecture solutions that meet or exceed the product development requirements
• Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability testing in our engineering product test laboratories utilizing DOE methodologies
• Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
• Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs
• Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience
• Masters degree and 3+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Project leadership experience
• Experience in a new product development, service and/or aftermarket space
• HVAC industry experience
• Strong communication skills, primarily in English
• Leadership and teamwork skills required

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; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: https://www.corporate.carrier.com/careers/work-with-us/ 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.

This position may be entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is $98,750–$138,250. 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.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 02/19/2026

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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