HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician (2nd shift)

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

7d • $53,000 - $106,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician for its 2nd shift (3pm to 11:30pm) operations in Charlotte. This is a high impact, hands-on role where you will be responsible for the technical execution of test runs on water-cooled and air-cooled commercial chillers. As a member of the lab team, you will act as a "technical detective," utilizing your troubleshooting expertise to maintain test lab productivity during a critical production ramp-up. This role is designed for a proactive problem solver who thrives in complex, high-speed environments. You will manage massive infrastructure, including high-flow hydronic pumping systems and high-power electrical setups. You are the final gatekeeper of quality and reliability, ensuring that mission-critical cooling units destined for hospitals and data centers are tested to perfection before they leave our facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 5+ years previous experience servicing/maintaining commercial HVAC equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations and station maintenance, or 5+ years in a laboratory environment managing high-power mechanical/electrical machinery.
• AS or AAS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology (or related technical field), or completion of a formal Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Comprehensive awareness of High Voltage and High Power electrical safety, including proficiency in Arc Flash protocols and medium voltage operations.
• 2+ years of experience with precise measurement systems (electrical, temperature, pressure, flow) and a proven ability to independently perform loop tuning and manage closed-loop system stability.
• Proficiency in LabView / LabPro applications or National Instruments systems, paired with a functional understanding of PLC diagnostics and complex blueprint interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Personally execute test runs, set up chillers with relevant instrumentation (flow meters, pressure sensors, etc.), and monitor data acquisition systems.
• Work safely with electrical equipment, including 460V/3ph/60Hz machinery, while maintaining EPA certification for refrigerant handling.
• Identify failures in PLCs, VFDs, or instrumentation; apply a "detective mindset" to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
• Use and calibrate laboratory equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical measurements.
• Expertly handle loop tuning and valve configurations.
• Manage and monitor support infrastructure, including boilers, cooling towers, and high-pressure pumping systems.
• Champion Carrier’s EHS policy and 5S standards.
• Maintain a zero-incident environment through strict adherence to arc flash and lockout tagout procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with applicable shift premiums for 2nd shift
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED