Mechanical Engineer

Carrier•East Syracuse, NY

6d•$64,500 - $129,500•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is seeking talented and motivated engineers for its Innovation center of excellence (COE) to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. The Innovation COE Americas, located in Syracuse, is Carrier’s North American center for product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. This role will focus on maturing early-stage technologies that enable electrification and energy management, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, design, and validation of technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC&R systems, including energy storage systems, energy conversion systems, and HVAC&R systems.
Develop test plans and conduct 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.