Engineering Co-op - Jumpstart Program

About Carrier

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

The Heat Transfer Group that is within Carrier’s Mechanical Center of Excellence (MCOE) organization is seeking a motivated, results-oriented college student to join our team as a part-time intern (10 hr/week) for the Fall of 2026. The Carrier experience offers interns an environment that provides practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience, and the opportunity to apply knowledge and demonstrate strengths in efforts to assist Carrier in achieving its business strategy. You will learn and apply skills in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, including both single-phase and two-phase flows. You will grow professionally to become knowledgeable on heat transfer and system requirements for HVAC&R equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support laboratory test rigs to characterize performance of enhanced heat transfer surfaces and components.

• Apply engineering software such as MATLAB and EES to perform data reduction and heat transfer analysis.

• Develop heat transfer and pressure drop correlations that accurately describe performance of heat transfer surfaces over a wide range of single-phase, condensing, and evaporating conditions.

• Apply advanced simulation tools to assess system level impacts of new heat transfer components.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in any Engineering field.

• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer coursework or previous internships preferred

• Self-driven and proactive

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Team player and willing to collaborate with others on projects

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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.

Other Compensation

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

Benefits

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier 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 the 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 [email protected] . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 18 August 2026

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