Senior Thermal Systems Engineer 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.
The Senior 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.
Key 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
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience
Or
Masters degree and 3+ years of HVAC systems/mechanical engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
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
