Principal Research Engineer – Emerging HVAC&R Technologies

Principal Research Engineer – Emerging HVAC&R Technologies

Carrier is the leading global provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC and refrigeration. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. The innovation hub Americas is at the center of Carrier strive to develop new, differentiated, and disruptive technologies, focusing on high-risk high reward technologies and programs. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this Role

Carrier is seeking talented and motivated principal investigators, who are passionate about maturing early-stage disruptive technologies, to join Carrier’s Innovation Hub Americas and develop novel air conditioning and heat pump systems to enable sustainable climate control solutions for the future. The Innovation Hub Americas, located in Syracuse, NY, is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

The Principal Research Engineer will lead the development of next-generation air conditioning and heat pump systems, focusing on novel thermodynamic cycles and refrigerant-free systems for application in Carrier’s HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) products. The responsibilities will include identifying concepts and technologies to meet performance targets and advancing them through assessment, validation, and demonstration following Carrier’s internal processes. The individual will be responsible for the entire technology development by leading and managing the strategy, planning, and execution of the development efforts along with driving alignment within the project teams and various stakeholders.  The role requires working with cross-functional teams, global experts, suppliers, and research institutions to deliver innovative solutions that align with Carrier’s strategic goals

This role would be part of an international network of experts focused on supporting Carrier’s global businesses. It will involve working with different internal groups, new suppliers and industries, as well as universities and consortiums to assist in identifying new research for consideration. Coordination of activities across disciplines within Carrier will also be necessary to ensure the proper application of these technologies and their implementation within Carrier’s products portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the vision and development of novel and disruptive HVAC&R technologies in alignment with Carrier’s strategic goals and vision.

• Conduct new technology scouting, evaluation of applicability for Carrier relevant solution, develop business value and plan for technology development and demonstration.

• Ensure robust technical execution of technology maturation projects by following Carrier specific processes and best practices.

• Develop and manage IP strategy, technology risks, business case and go to market strategy in alignment with appropriate stakeholders.

• Drive technology development by leading multi-functional technical teams comprising of subject matter experts.

• Employ project management best practices to develop strategic plans to forecast and track milestones, resources and deliverables.

• Develop clear goals for project teams in alignment with key stakeholders to ensure robust execution of technology development process.

• Provide technical leadership to project teams and drive clarity of vision, execution plans and alignment between different tasks and resources.

• Demonstrate adaptability to pivot quickly and align project teams with changing requirements and project scope.

• Support the identification, creation and growth of disruptive projects pipelines, aligned with themes in disruptive HVAC&R, sustainability and service. 

• Review journals, patents and publicly available data to synthesize technical feasibility and risks, as well as propose strategies. This responsibility includes working with global team members, other functions with Carrier and external partners/universities.

Required Qualifications 

• Master of Science degr