Staff Lab Technician – Compression Engineering

Carrier; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Staff Lab Technician for the Syracuse Innovation, Technology and Engineering center in Syracuse, NY. You will qualify next‑generation compressor technologies, set up and operate test stands, and ensure data is collected accurately in a temperature‑controlled lab environment.

Responsibilities include installation/removal of compressors, wiring, piping, data collection, and test‑setup modifications under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with completion of a recognized trade program in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Compression Engineering.
• Associate degree in HVAC/R or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Universal EPA Section 608 Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance and certification to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove compressors from test stands.
• Fabricate and connect piping, wiring, and test instrumentation.
• Perform system leak testing and transfer of refrigerants between test stands and storage containers.
• Perform compressor testing over operating conditions requested by global engineering team.
• Collect and manage test data using manual and automated data acquisition systems.
• Modify test setups (mechanically and/or electrically) as instructed by engineering team.
• Perform repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance of compressor test stands.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Electrical & mechanical systems

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED with HVAC/R-related trade program

Associate degree in HVAC/R or Mechanical Engineering Technology

EPA Universal Section 608 Certification

PIVs operation certification within 90 days

Tools

Yokogawa Power Analyzers

National Instruments LabVIEW

Power and control wiring per NEC/UL

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

We are seeking a Staff Lab Technician to join our Compression Engineering team at the Syracuse Innovation, Technology and Engineering (SITE) design center located in Syracuse, NY. You will play a pivotal role in the qualification of our next-generation compressor technologies (Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Rotary and Screw). Responsibilities include setup, maintenance, and operation of compressor performance and reliability test stands in a temperature-controlled laboratory setting. The ability to perform hands‑on work with mechanical and electrical systems including knowledge of best practices for piping systems as well as power and control system wiring per NEC (National Electric Code) and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) codes. Utilization of test and measurement equipment and lab data acquisition systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of compressors from test stands
• Fabricate and connect associated piping, wiring, and test instrumentation
• Perform system leak testing and transfer of refrigerants between test stands and storage containers
• Perform compressor testing over operating conditions requested by global engineering team
• Collect and manage test data using manual and automated data acquisition systems
• Modify test setups (mechanically and/or electrically) as instructed by engineering team
• Perform repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance of compressor test stands

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with completion of a recognized trade school program, apprenticeship, or workforce training in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Compression Engineering;

OR

• Associate degree in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Universal EPA Section 608 Certification, or the ability to successfully complete the required training and obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Ability and willingness to obtain the required medical clearance and certification to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts and work savers, within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in air conditioning and refrigeration (automotive, commercial, industrial, or residential)
• Working knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC Motors and Controls.
• Experience with single phase and three phase electrical power systems, VFDs, PLCs, PID Controls, transducers, flow meters, lab instrumentation and electrical test equipment including Yokogawa Power Analyzers
• Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems
• Ability to braze large piping using oxy‑acetylene torches, use overhead cranes and rigging equipment for test setups
• Proficient IT skills including use of Microsoft 365 software suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Self‑motivated and capable of working with an experienced technical team
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced changing environment with a focus on Safet

Additional Information

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 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.

Other Compensation

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

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• 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

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 from JobPosting Date: 4 August 2026

Use of AI

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