HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician (1st shift)

HVAC Engineering Staff Lab TechnicianCarrier 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.Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician for our 1st shift (7am to 3:30pm) operations in Charlotte. This is a high impact, hands on role where you will be responsible for the technical execution of test runs on water cooled and air-cooled commercial chillers. As a member of the lab team, you will act as a "technical detective," utilizing your troubleshooting expertise to maintain test lab productivity during a critical production ramp up.This role is designed for a proactive problem solver who thrives in complex, high-speed environments. You will manage massive infrastructure, including high flow hydronic pumping systems and high-power electrical setups. You are the final gatekeeper of quality and reliability, ensuring that mission critical cooling units destined for hospitals and data centers are tested to perfection before they leave our facility.What You Will GainThe Impact You Will Make: You ensure that every chiller tested on your shift meets the exact specifications of our customers. You are the final guardian of the trust our clients place in Carrier.Operational Excellence: By driving high lab productivity and maintaining equipment uptime, you directly influence our ability to scale operations and meet global demand.Key ResponsibilitiesTest Execution: Personally execute test runs, set up chillers with relevant instrumentation (flow meters, pressure sensors, etc.), and monitor data acquisition systems.Electrical Expertise: Work safely with electrical equipment, including 460V/3ph/60Hz machinery, while maintaining EPA certification for refrigerant handling.Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Identify failures in PLCs, VFDs, or instrumentation; apply a "detective mindset" to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.Precision Calibration: Use and calibrate laboratory equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical measurements. Expertly handle loop tuning and valve configurations.Facility Oversight: Manage and monitor support infrastructure, including boilers, cooling towers, and high-pressure pumping systems.EHS & Compliance: Champion Carrier's EHS policy and 5S standards. Maintain a zero-incident environment through strict adherence to arc flash and lockout tagout procedures.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED.5+ years previous experience servicing/maintaining commercial HVAC equipment.Preferred QualificationsSpecialized Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations and station maintenance, or 5+ years in a laboratory environment managing high-power mechanical/electrical machinery.Education & Trade: AS or AAS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology (or related technical field), or completion of a formal Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.Electrical Safety & High Power: Comprehensive awareness of High Voltage and High-Power electrical safety, including proficiency in Arc Flash protocols and medium voltage operations.Systems & Controls: 2+ years of experience with precise measurement systems (electrical, temperature, pressure, flow) and a proven ability to independently perform loop tuning and manage closed-loop system stability.Software Literacy & Diagnostics: Proficiency in LabView / LabPro applications or National Instruments systems, paired with a functional understanding of PLC diagnostics and complex blueprint interpretation.Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 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 CompensationThis position may be 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 Assistance