Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Innovation COE is looking for talented and motivated engineers who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation center of excellence, to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. Innovation COE Americas is in Syracuse, which is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, design, and validation of technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC&R systems. These technologies may include energy storage systems or energy conversions systems, in addition to HVAC&R systems
• Develops test plans and conducts tests for systems, sub-systems, and components in adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
• Identify solutions to improve system and component-level performance
• Validate multiscale model-based predictions through experimentation and analysis
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans by working with multidisciplinary teams, SMEs, and stakeholders to drive and implement appropriate risk reduction methodologies
• Communicate with other engineering personnel to coordinate interrelated designs and ensure project completion
• Learn and demonstrate analytical thinking and a collaborative attitude while working in a group of professionals with diverse technical experiences and backgrounds
• Take ownership of assigned tasks/milestones, and continue to grow and expand in roles and responsibilities within the energy group

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 1 year of experience as a Mechanical or Systems Engineer with components/system design and testing
• Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
• 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
• 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
• 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
• Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
• Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
• Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
• Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 1 year of experience as a Mechanical or Systems Engineer with components/system design and testing
• Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
• 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
• 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
• 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
• Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
• Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
• Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
• Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities

Skills

• Physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
• Design of experiments
• Systems engineering methodologies
• Heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics
• Test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation
• Measurement uncertainty analysis
• Test rig commissioning
• Conducting multiparameter input testing
• System-level testing for technology validation
• Interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
• Technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)

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

Pay

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.

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.