HVAC Supervisor & Engineering Lab Technician (2nd shift)

Carrier•Charlotte, NC

22h•$64,500 - $129,500•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier is seeking a 2nd Shift HVAC Supervisor & Engineering Lab Technician for its Charlotte manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on working supervisor role where the individual will act as a technical lead, contributing to labor and technical execution alongside their team. The role involves leading the transition from 1st shift to 2nd shift and serving as the primary supervisor for lab operations during these hours to ensure continuity and test lab productivity. The HVAC Supervisor & Engineering Lab Technician reports to the Lab Manager. This position is suited for individuals who thrive in complex, high-speed environments and will manage significant infrastructure, including high flow hydronic pumping systems (up to 4,000 GPM) and high-power electrical setups. The company values reliability and a "detective mindset" for troubleshooting and diagnostics during critical production ramp-ups. This is a high visibility, high impact position, as the role is the final gatekeeper of quality and reliability for mission-critical chillers used by customers such as hospitals and data centers, making the position a vital contributor to Carrier’s global growth and customer trust.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED.
5+ years of HVAC industry experience.
2+ years of experience working with precise measurement systems (electrical, temperature, pressure, flow).
1+ years of high voltage or high-power electrical experience including safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working specifically within HVAC, data center, HVAC testing, or engineering laboratory environments and/or servicing/maintaining commercial HVAC equipment.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS.
10 or more years of experience with commercial HVAC systems in a lab, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
Working knowledge of PLC diagnostics and defect finding (functional understanding, not programming).
Familiarity with LabView / LabPro applications or National Instruments systems.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or AHRI standards for commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize a team of technicians (run techs and setup techs) to conduct water-cooled and air-cooled chiller testing.
Personally execute test runs, set up chillers with relevant instrumentation (flow meters, pressure sensors, etc.), and monitor data acquisition systems.
Manage and monitor support infrastructure, including boilers, cooling towers, and high-pressure pumping systems.
Identify failures in PLCs or instrumentation; coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
Enforce strict electrical safety (High Power / High Voltage) and calibration standards to maintain a zero-incident environment.