Staff Mechanical Engineer
Carrier
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Carrier in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems. You will integrate mechanical designs into new product development programs and serve as a technical leader across cross-functional teams.
The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years in HVAC product design (or Master’s with 5+ years) and 1+ year in new product development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years HVAC product design experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years HVAC product design experience.
- 1+ years of experience with new product development and/or sustaining engineering.
Responsibilities
- Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping.
- Work cross functionally with service and operations teams to effectively launch designs into production.
- Develop chiller system architecture that meets or exceeds the product development requirements.
- Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability in the engineering product test laboratories.
- Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched.
- Prepare phased gate/process materials and present to senior leadership on regular basis.
- Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives.
- Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
- Work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes.
- Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests
Skills
Education
Job description
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Aug 13, 2026
$96,000 - $192,000/year
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 an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to oversee the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems. The role includes leading the integration of mechanical system designs into chiller and split system new product development programs. You will serve as a technical leader across cross-functional teams to bring high-performing, reliable hardware products from initial concept to full production. To do this, the Staff Engineer must have a strong understanding of the thermodynamics of the chiller system, chiller modeling, tube in shell heat transfer, pressure vessel design, refrigerant system performance analysis and compression application.
Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
Work cross functionally with service and operations teams to effectively launch designs into production
Develop chiller system architecture that meets or exceeds the product development requirements
Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability in the engineering product test laboratories
Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
Prepare phased gate/process materials and present to senior leadership on regular basis
Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
Work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes
Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests
Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of HVAC product design experience or Master’s Degree and 5+ years of HVAC product design experience
1+ years of experience with new product development and/or sustaining engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Project leadership experience
Strong communication skills, primarily in English
Leadership and teamwork skills
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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.
Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
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
Short-term and long-term disability
Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 13 August 2026
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
Carrier Global Corporation is a global leader in innovative climate and energy solutions, dedicated to enhancing safety, sustainability, and comfort for future generations.
Wholesale Building Materials Wholesale
Company size 10,001+ employees
Company type Public company
Total funding 0
Momentum
20% in 12 mo
25,085 employees on LinkedIn
Capital
Footprint
Company Carrier
Location Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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