Mechanical Engineer at Carrier in Syracuse, NY

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.

Summary

Structural Mechanical Engineer. Conducts range of activities associated with analysis and testing to develop design options or recommendations for products and processes. Designs new products and processes, performs structural engineering analysis, and provides technical support.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with the product design teams and other technical support teams to develop the structural reliability of various Carrier products
• Support and facilitate vibration and mechanical laboratory testing and evaluation including data processing and summarization
• Facilitate Finite Element Modeling (FEA) of structural analyses (static/dynamic; stress, fatigue, modal), including interpreting and summarizing results.
• Diagnose root causes of structural issues and propose/validate solutions
• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Communicate outcomes through technical reports and clear presentations of analyses and recommendations.
• Create, improve, and document standard work practices and procedures.

Role Purpose

• Provide structural analysis expertise to help design and qualify transport refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment/components.
• Solve structural design problems by integrating experimental testing and analytical methods (e.g., FEA) to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective products for challenging transport environments.
• Partner with the structures team and cross-functional project teams to conceive, design, and deliver robust products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working in a mechanical engineering role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with technical report writing and presenting work results.
• Competencies in stress and fatigue analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), vibration, modal analysis, machine design, kinematics, mechanics of materials, mechanical testing.
• Knowledgeable on any of the following: ANSYS software, Ncode software, ProEngineer software, refrigeration equipment, failure analysis, welding/machining, or a hands-on mechanical background.

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.

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: 12 May 2026

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