Lead Technician – Innovation Hub, Americas

Lead Technician – Innovation Hub, Americas

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role

Carrier is looking for a talented and motivated technician who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation Hub Americas, to enable the development of innovative and novel HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration) technologies. Innovation Hub Americas is located in Syracuse, which 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.

This role would focus on the development and validation of components, sub-systems and systems, working closely with a highly skilled team of engineers, focusing on breakthrough technologies including dehumidification, heat pumps, compression-based systems, energy storage solutions, and new emerging topics.  If you are passionate about working on cutting edge, sustainable, impactful technologies, come join our team!

Key Job Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities as a lead technician for the Innovation Hub Americas, include:

• Perform test and troubleshoot advanced HVAC&R systems in an engineering laboratory.

• Troubleshoots technical issues in the laboratory and ensure fast and safe resolutions.

• Operates psychometric test rooms, test stands, and calorimeters.

• Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots all psychometric room functions and controls

• Use Data Acquisition Systems such as LabView or equivalent to control and conduct testing.

• Record and document test data utilizing data systems and MS Office applications

• Troubleshoot LabView and/or data acquisition and instrumentation problems.

• Use laboratory equipment to perform pressure, temperature, and electrical measurements.

• Mentor, train, and support junior technicians, aiding in their skill development.

• Serve as the primary contact for escalated technical problems, providing expert advice to resolve them quickly.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, while following safety procedures and ensuring adherence to all EH&S requirements.

• Adapt to new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment handling to meet the more complex requirements and functions of the role.

• Maintains a highly motivated work ethic while working with engineers and peers to ensure a collaborative and productive environment.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organizational systems and ensuring orderly environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, or other post high school training.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, lab and/or R&D.

• 5+ yr experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year associate of science or engineering in engineering technology, mechanical or electrical engineering.

• 8+ yr experience with HVAC&R equipment (Installation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance etc.).

• Demonstrated record both working in team settings and autonomously completing tasks.

• Hands-on experience with setting up test rigs, preferably related to HVAC&R systems, in psychrometric / environmental control chambers.

• Experience with operating psychrometric chambers, environmental lab testing and data collection.

• Experience operating, inspecting, and maintaining test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions (Troubleshoot units or instrumentation issues).

• Familiarity with electrical