Charlotte Hiring Systems Engineering Intern

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, focused on bringing comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Its work in temperature control, air quality and transportation helps improve lives, supports critical industries and ensures safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, Carrier has led with purpose, relying on an inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything it does. More information is available at corporate.carrier.com or through Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this Role

The intern will help with and own a focused improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning. The work runs from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and a minimum viable product (MVP). The role includes hands-on engineering work, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, documentation of validation activities and results, and regular status updates on progress, risks, decisions and next steps.

Responsibilities

• Own one improvement area supporting data center start-up and commissioning
• Work with a cross-functional team to build buy-in, develop solutions and create validation plans
• Conduct focused research on industry trends and the competitive landscape
• Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting and product validation
• Run proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results
• Help create engineering documentation, including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports
• Support sustaining engineering for released products, including investigations of quality, manufacturing, supplier and field issues
• Take part in root cause analysis and problem-solving for product and process improvements
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Supplier teams to implement product improvements
• Collect, organize and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions
• Learn and apply engineering best practices for safety, reliability, regulatory compliance and product development
• Present project findings, results and recommendations to engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Coursework in systems engineering, thermal systems or controls
• Familiarity with laboratory environments (safety precautions) and equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers and power supplies
• Experience with CAD software
• Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python or similar languages
• Knowledge of communication interfaces or control systems
• Interest in HVAC systems, building automation, connected products or embedded electronics

Other Compensation

This position may be eligible for short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.