Senior Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety, and sustainability to life. Through advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality, and transportation, Carrier improves lives, empowers critical industries, and ensures the safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines, and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, Carrier leads with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. The company’s success is driven by its world-class, inclusive workforce that prioritizes the customer in everything it does.

About the role

As a Senior Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer at Carrier, you will be a key member of the engineering team focused on developing advanced cooling solutions, particularly for data center customers. You will leverage your expertise in thermal systems to design, analyze, and optimize chiller systems for maximum efficiency, reliability, and performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will ensure chiller products meet and exceed customer expectations while adhering to industry standards and regulations. A strong understanding of chiller system thermodynamics, heat transfer, pressure vessel design, and refrigerant system performance analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to early career engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of thermal modeling experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of thermal modeling experience.
• 3+ years of experience with thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer principles, and/or refrigeration cycles.

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 hand-written codes or commercially available software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or Ansys.
• Experience with product development processes, from concept design to production release.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a track record of delivering high-quality results on schedule.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $79,000.00 to $158,000.00. Factors that may affect pay within this range include 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

• 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