Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,500 - 129,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Charlotte seeks a Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize chiller systems for data center cooling, applying thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigerant performance analyses.

The role requires a BS with 5+ years (or MS with 3+ years) of thermal modeling, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or Ansys. Collaboration across product, engineering, and manufacturing is essential to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of thermal modeling experience or Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of thermal modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of chiller systems, including component selection, system integration, and performance optimization.
• Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance under various operating conditions and environments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product management, engineering, and manufacturing teams, to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• 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.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Refrigeration cycles

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Ansys

Job description

About This Role

As a Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer 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 chiller systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance. You will work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to ensure that our chiller products meet and exceed customer expectations while adhering to industry standards and regulations. You must have a strong understanding of the thermodynamics of the chiller system, heat transfer, pressure vessel design and refrigerant system performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of chiller systems, including component selection, system integration, and performance optimization.
• Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance under various operating conditions and environments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product management, engineering, and manufacturing teams, to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• 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 thermal modeling experience or Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of thermal modeling experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer principles, and refrigeration cycles
• Proficiency in thermodynamic cycle analysis and modeling using own hand‑written codes or commercially available software such as MATLAB, Simulink or Ansys
• Experience with product development processes, from concept design to production release preferred
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, with a track record of delivering high‑quality results on schedule preferred
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences is required
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement is preferred

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

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 Job Posting Date: 7 July 2026