Principal Mechanical Engineer

Carrier•East Syracuse, NY

27d•$117,500 - $234,500

About The Position

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety, and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality, and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries, and ensure the safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines, and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. We are looking for a visionary Lead HVAC/R Modeling Engineer to drive the design and optimization of our next-generation systems. In this role, you won't just run simulations - you will architect the core systems (refrigeration, electrical, and engine integration) that power our future product line. If you are a technical expert who loves translating complex data into real-world performance and enjoy mentoring the next generation of engineering talent, we want to talk to you. Champion the Tech: Act as the lead technical authority and mentor for all HVAC/R modeling activities, elevating the capabilities of the entire engineering team. Architect the Future: Collaborate closely on system architecture analysis, ensuring our designs are robust, innovative, and scalable. Drive Excellence: Develop detailed, high-performance system designs that consistently hit and exceed our critical KPIs.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 7 + years of professional hands-on experience in HVAC/R system modeling and simulation OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional hands-on experience in HVAC/R system modeling and simulation

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Thermal Engineering
Extensive experience designing and modeling HVAC/R systems for commercial, industrial, transportation, or off-highway applications
Deep expertise in refrigeration cycles and vapor compression systems
Experience integrating thermal, electrical, refrigeration, and engine/powertrain systems
Experience with system architecture development and trade-off analysis
Proven technical leadership experience leading complex engineering projects
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
Knowledge of controls, system optimization, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to HVAC/R systems
Experience working in new product development from concept through validation and production
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), optimization techniques, and data analytics for system performance improvement

Responsibilities

Model complex sub-systems, components, and full-scale HVAC/R systems from the ground up
Bridge the gap between theory and reality by developing physics-based models and validating them against rigorous real-world test data
Deploy cutting-edge component and system studies across a diverse portfolio of HVAC/R applications
Refine and perfect thermal, electrical, and mechanical system interactions to maximize efficiency