Carrier · 1 day ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer – HVAC
Carrier is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating innovations that enhance comfort, safety, and sustainability. The Principal Mechanical Engineer – HVAC will lead the engineering development of commercial water chilling systems, integrating mechanical system designs into new product development programs while mentoring early career engineers.
EnergyHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Responsibilities
Thermodynamic based modeling and optimization of chiller system design, fluid filtration and pumping
Work cross functionally with service and operations teams to effectively launch designs into production
Develop chiller system architecture that meets or exceeds the product development requirements
Confirm product design performance, capability and reliability in the engineering product test laboratories
Collaborate with the product marketing teams locally to develop product requirements and ensure that the product meets their needs when launched
Prepare phased gate/process materials and present to senior leadership on regular basis
Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
Follow all appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs
Work toward commonality and optimization of product & components to reduce design errors and escapes
Produce parts, specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
7+ years of HVAC industry experience
4+ years of Project leadership experience
4+ years of experience in a new product development, service and/or aftermarket space
Preferred
Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Experience with conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA's)
Laboratory Testing and Data Analysis experience
Strong communication skills, primarily in English
Leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills
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; 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
Company
Carrier
Carrier is the provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.
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