Senior Thermal Systems Engineer – Data Center Cooling

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

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Senior Thermal Systems Engineer specializing in water-cooled chiller systems in Charlotte, NC. You will design, analyze, and optimize thermal systems for data-center cooling, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs on schedule.

Responsibilities include thermal analysis, component selection, and testing support, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of work experience in thermal systems.
• Master's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of work experience in thermal systems.
• PhD in thermal systems domain

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance under various conditions.
• Support design and development of chiller systems, including component selection and system integration.
• Review layouts and drawings with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time engineering design delivery.
• Support initial production of the chillers and participate in issue resolutions.
• Support product testing and validation activities, analyzing test results and implementing design improvements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, applying knowledge to drive innovation and maintain Carrier's competitive edge.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Thermal analysis software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in thermal systems domain

Tools

EES

Dymola

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 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

As a Senior Thermal Systems Engineer specializing in Water-Cooled Chiller Systems at Carrier, you will be a key member of our dynamic engineering team dedicated to developing advanced cooling solutions particularly for the data center customers. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in thermal systems to design, analyze, and optimize water cooled chiller systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance. You will work collaboratively with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of designs to manufacturing and ensure that our chiller products meet and exceed customer expectations while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance under various operating conditions and environments.
• Support design and development of chiller systems, including component selection, system integration, cross functional coordination for design delivery.
• Work with engineering, design leads, cross functional teams, and suppliers to review layouts and drawings leading to on-time engineering design delivery
• Support initial production of the chillers and participate in issue resolutions.
• Support product testing and validation activities, analyzing test results and implementing design improvements as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in thermal systems engineering, applying knowledge to drive innovation and maintain Carrier's competitive edge.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of work experience in thermal systems

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of work experience in thermal systems

OR

• PhD in thermal systems domain

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to apply thermodynamic and heat transfer principles to optimize and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Expertise in using selection and thermal analysis software (e.g., EES, Dymola)
• Capability to analyze complex test data and present findings
• Familiarity with industry standards (ASHRAE, AHRI) and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality results on schedule.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

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.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 23 September 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.