Senior Thermal Systems Engineer – Data Center Cooling

Carrier

CAN03: Carrier-Charlotte, NC

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$79k - $158k

Climate Technology

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Job Description

As a Senior Thermal Systems Engineer specializing in Water-Cooled Chiller Systems at Carrier, you will be a key member of our dynamic engineering team dedicated to developing advanced cooling solutions particularly for the data center customers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance under various operating conditions and environments.
Support design and development of chiller systems, including component selection, system integration, cross functional coordination for design delivery.
Work with engineering, design leads, cross functional teams, and suppliers to review layouts and drawings leading to on-time engineering design delivery
Support initial production of the chillers and participate in issue resolutions.
Support product testing and validation activities, analyzing test results and implementing design improvements as needed.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in thermal systems engineering, applying knowledge to drive innovation and maintain Carrier's competitive edge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of work experience in thermal systems
OR
Master’s degree in in Engineering with 2+ years of work experience in thermal systems
PhD in thermal systems domain
.
Ability to apply thermodynamic and heat transfer principles to optimize and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
Expertise in using selection and thermal analysis software (e.g., EES, Dymola)
Capability to analyze complex test data and present findings
Familiarity with industry standards (ASHRAE, AHRI) and regulations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality results on schedule.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Team player with a collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Perks

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.