Principal Solutions Architect

Principal Power Electronics Solutions Architect – North AmericaCarrier 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 Principal Power Electronics Solutions Architect – North America is a senior technical role within Carrier's Global Power Electronics organization. The position serves as the primary interface between Business Units in North America and the Global Power Electronics team, ensuring that system and product requirements are translated into competitive, scalable, and globally aligned power electronics solutions. The role focuses on solution definition, architecture decisions, platform alignment, reuse, roadmap definition, and technical steering of power electronics development teams to ensure the right solutions are developed — not on detailed design. Working closely with global technology and platform leadership, you help ensure that North American system and program needs are reflected in the Global Power Electronics direction and that global platform strategies are effectively applied in regional programs. You report to the Director Global Power Electronics.Role Responsibilities:Define and own power electronics solution concepts based on requirements from Systems EngineeringAct as the primary technical interface between Systems Engineering and power electronics development teamsSupport product-level system architecture definition by providing power electronics expertise and solution guidanceTranslate system needs into optimized power electronics architectures, solution proposals, and development directionTechnically steer power electronics development teams to ensure development work follows agreed system needs, architecture decisions, platform strategy, cost objectives, and program prioritiesEnsure solutions meet performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory requirementsDrive platform alignment, modularization, and reuse across applications while supporting global consistencyDefine requirements for power electronics modules, such as VFDs and DC/DC converters, as a clear basis for developmentEvaluate technical and commercial trade-offs and guide decision-makingEnsure consistency between solution definition, development execution, and implementation across projectsLeverage hands-on power electronics expertise to guide technical decisions and mentor engineersMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline5 years of experience in power electronics or related system developmentPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in an Engineering disciplineStrong expertise in power electronics (converter design, control, integration, EMC, safety)Proven hands-on experience in the design and development of power electronics systemsSolid understanding of VFD applications in HVAC and refrigeration systemsAbility to translate system requirements into structured, cost-efficient, and globally scalable technical solutionsStrong ownership mindset and ability to drive technical alignment across organizational interfacesExperience with platform-based development and modular architecturesStrong focus on cost efficiency and value-driven engineeringDemonstrated leadership capability, including guiding technical direction, influencing stakeholders, and mentoring engineersPay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsEmployees are eligible for benefits, including:Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentivesRetirement BenefitsTime 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 vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition AssistanceCarrier EEO Statement and Accommodations ProcessCarrier 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.