HVAC Engineering Lead Lab Technician (2nd shift)

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

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Technician in our engineering laboratories. This role is responsible for test execution, running the chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up test environment, set up calibration and drive efficient chiller operation The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.

The 2nd shift Schedule is: Monday – Friday, from 3:00pm – 11:30pm.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay with applicable shift premiums for 2nd shift.
• The 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 Responsibilities

Chiller test operation at high efficiency

• Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects. 
• Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment.
• Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.
• Able to use / Calibrate laboratory equipment to measure pressure, temperature, flow and electrical measurements.
• Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment. 
• Able to do loop calibration, how to use valves for single / double loop configuration.
• Operate/ trouble shoot / calibration, Power Management / VFD’s, boilers, valves configuration
• Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.

Lab safety, maintenance and uptime

• Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
• Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.

KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics

• Collects and reports test status, issue reporting.
• Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting. 
• You should be proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.

Work Environment

• Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Exposure temperature variations, refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed to support critical maintenance schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments.
• 2+ years of experience independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, and in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS or AAS in related technical field.
• Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to lead / run the chillers.
• Understanding of close loop control systems, Loop stability.
• Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints.

• Experience with medium voltage operations, including arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time 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 vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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 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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 27 May 2026

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