Engineering Leadership Program
About The Position
Carrier is seeking mechanical and/or thermal engineering graduates with demonstrated leadership ability and strong academic performance for its competitive Engineering Leadership Program (ELP). The program gives participants the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects through three eight-month rotations across Carrier centers of excellence and business units. Rotations may take place in Syracuse, New York; Atlanta or Kennesaw, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Participants must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations. The program features hands-on assignments intended to stretch participants' capabilities and accelerate professional development, along with training, mentorship, and guidance from Carrier executives and program alumni. Participants build technical and leadership skills in a professional, cross-functional environment. Candidates must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start in June 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- GPA of at least 3.0.
- Must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations.
- Must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start the program in June 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship experience.
- HVAC industry experience, coursework, or thesis.
- Proactive and results-driven approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated technical understanding and skills in general engineering, mechanical, systems, electrical, model-based development (MBD), software, or chemical engineering.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic projects through three eight-month rotations across Carrier centers of excellence and business units.
- Work on chiller system design and qualification.
- Model and optimize chiller system designs using thermodynamics.
- Develop heat exchanger components in collaboration with heat transfer technology experts.
- Work on ASME pressure vessel design.
- Confirm product design performance, capability, and reliability in engineering product test laboratories.
- Collaborate with internal and external compression development teams to integrate compressor designs into chiller system designs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement designs in production.
- Collaborate with product marketing teams to develop product requirements and ensure products meet their needs when launched.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness incentives.
- Retirement benefits.
- 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.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition assistance.
- The position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
