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

About this role

We are seeking a Compression Lab Engineer to join our Compression Engineering team at our R&D center located in Syracuse, New York. Responsibilities include maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repair, and design upgrades of compressor performance and reliability test stands. Ability to perform hands on work with mechanical and electrical systems including knowledge of best practices for piping systems to minimize restrictions and pressure drop as well as power and control system wiring per NEC (National Electric Code) and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) code compliance.

• →Perform maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of calorimeter and reliability test stands.
• →Maintain lab data acquisition computers installed on compressor test stands.
• →Maintain and revise LabVIEW data acquisition software and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) code for all test stands.
• →Management and storage of test data generated from compressor testing.
• →Collaborate with compression engineering team to design and implement modifications and upgrades to existing test stands.
• →Guide compression lab technicians in operation and calibration of test stands.
• →Maintain and develop lab process standard work documentation.

• Associate’s degree in engineering or Engineering technology with 2+ years of HVAC/R systems experience.
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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
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• Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Experience with HVAC/R systems including having or ability to get a universal certification EPA 608
• Working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid and thermodynamics.
• Working knowledge of electrical power, control and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with programming of National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems and knowledge of Allen-Bradley Programable Logic Controllers.
• Experience with single phase and three phase electrical power systems, VFDs, PLCs, PID Controls, transducers, flow meters, lab instrumentation and electrical test equipment including Yokogawa Power Analyzers.
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft office programs and ability to create schematics and diagrams using Visio or similar software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required.
• A portion of time will be spent working with and supporting the Engineering and Laboratory staff.
• In addition to the responsibilities and requirements listed above, the person should be self-motivated and capable of working independently. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential to succeed in this position.

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