Staff Thermal Systems Engineer

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

1d • $120,000 - $168,000

About The Position

About Carrier: Carrier, 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, life-saving 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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier. About this Role: The Staff Thermal Systems Engineer is responsible for developing high‑performance chiller system architectures through advanced thermodynamic modeling, optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration. This role drives system‑level design excellence by integrating fluid filtration, pumping strategies, and overall thermal performance requirements into robust product solutions. The engineer validates design capability and reliability through rigorous DOE‑based testing within engineering laboratories, ensuring all product outcomes meet or exceed development targets. Working closely with technology, product marketing, and operations, this role ensures new technologies transition smoothly into production and that final products align with market needs and customer expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering expertise, demonstrated experience in thermal or HVAC system development, and the ability to lead product improvements from concept through launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of HVAC systems engineering experience or Masters degree and 6+ years of HVAC system engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• Project leadership experience
• Experience in a new product development, service and/or aftermarket space
• HVAC industry experience
• Strong communication skills, primarily in English
• Leadership and teamwork skills required

Responsibilities

• Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
• Work cross functionally with the technology organization to effectively develop technologies that smoothly launches into production
• Develop chiller system architecture solutions that meets or exceeds the product development requirements
• Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability testing our engineering product test laboratories utilizing DOE methodologies.
• Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
• Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
• Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
• 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; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level