Test Engineer- Engineering Laboratory (2nd shift)

Carrier Global Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a Test Engineer for its engineering laboratories in the United States. You will design tests, manage instrumentation, and automate measurement to evaluate performance of water- and air-cooled chillers.

The role focuses on a safe lab environment, AHRI/UL certifications, and collaboration with vendors to keep instrumentation fully operational. ABachelor’s in Engineering and 3+ years HVAC testing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years HVAC industry experience.
• 2+ years experience with flow, pressure, temperature measurement sensors and systems for HVAC operation.

Responsibilities

• Support water- and air-cooled chiller testing activity with performance measurement and analysis.
• Plan, design and automate test setups; own instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure lab safety and compliance with AHRI, UL and other standards.

Skills

HVAC industry experience

Sensor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SCADA

Closed loop automation

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

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable Test Engineer in our engineering laboratories. This role is responsible for providing test design, expert in instrumentation, automation and interfacing, with process partners to ensure high productivity and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lab asset operations with high efficiency

• Test engineer will support the Key Water-cooled and Air-cooled chiller testing activity, with oversight of chiller performance measurement and analysis.
• Prepare test design, planning, technical readiness and automation.
• Own instrumentation and control system in chiller testing facility with chiller performance measurement and analysis.
• Eliminate any instrumentation, calibration issues and assist management team in addressing any technical issues.
• Proactively engage relevant vendors and process partners to keep instrumentation 100% operational.
• Plan and execute lab certifications: AHRI, UL etc.
• Make sure all the critical instrumentation is operating within limits and comply necessary standard.
• Must be an advocate of safe workspace and champion to the corporations EHS policy.

KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics

• Tracking around the test data. develop and maintain performance database for trend analysis and prediction.
• Define, develop and maintain, real-time chiller performance analysis, as data is collected in the laboratory.

Process, SOP’s / WI development, Automation

• Define, deploy new standards, test catalogues (reference for chiller setup, configuration) , a guide to efficient and optimized test measurement.

• Overseas and supports troubleshooting for chillers and lab support systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years HVAC industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience with flow, pressure, temperature measurement sensors and systems in relation to HVAC operation and support systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Performance or Factory Acceptance Testing experience for commercial HVAC equipment
• Experience in UL508A and NEC compliance with electrical control cabinets and VFDs.
• Hands on experience with LabVIEW, SCADA, closed loop automation systems.
• Experience and general knowledge of hydronic pumping systems, Cooling Towers, Boilers, medium voltage industrial power supplies
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and production lines (building, wiring, brazing, testing chillers).
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.

Work Environment

• Ability to work 2nd Shift hours of 3p- 11:30p EST.
• Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Exposure temperature variations, refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support critical maintenance schedules.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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

Thisposition 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

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. 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 from JobPosting Date: 18 August 2026

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Use of AI

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