Staff Lab Technician

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:

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Mechanical Sub-Systems group located in Syracuse, New York, as a Staff Lab Technician. You will be a key contributor to a diverse and talented group which is at the forefront of innovation and technology in Transport Refrigeration. Some of your primary responsibilities will include (not limited to) working closely with engineering to modify/fabricate test units (Transport refrigeration products) at various stages of development cycle. You will also instrument the units, do all the needed electrical work on them, and execute associated testing requests from engineering. Besides that you will also work on continuous improvement of our testing methods and test infrastructure. Experience in LabView, PLC automation or diesel engines (and associated systems) is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fabricate Test Unit (replace components, braze, charge etc.)
• Instrument the Test Unit as per engineering requirements (thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, power meters etc.)
• Establish connection with the Data Acquisition system
• Troubleshoot refrigeration loop
• Troubleshoot Electrical components
• Troubleshoot controls
• Execute the test schedule provided by engineering
• Validate generated test data and provide it to engineering
• Test Stand maintenance
• Support equipment maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience in HVAC/R industry with a High school diploma or GED with completion of a recognized trade school program, apprenticeship, or workforce training in HVAC/R, Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Automotive Technology.

OR

• 3+ years’ experience in HVAC/R industry with Associate degree in HVAC/R, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC Motors and Controls.
• 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
• Experience working with diesel engines and associated systems
• Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems
• Ability to braze large piping using oxy-acetylene torches, use overhead cranes and rigging equipment for test setups
• Proficient IT skills including use of Microsoft 365 software suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Pay Range

The 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

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: 21 October 2026

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