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Carrier Global Corporation, 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 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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

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.

Your Impact & Purpose

• 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

What You’ll Do

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Pay Range

Other Compensation

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 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

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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