Engineering Leadership Program
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
Carrier is looking for mechanical, systems, electrical, chemical, software, and other engineering majors with demonstrated leadership ability and strong academic performance to join our competitive Carrier Engineering Leadership Program (ELP). The ELP offers graduates an opportunity to deliver impactful contributions to strategic projects through three, eight-month rotations across various Carrier centers of excellence and business units.
Candidates selected for the program will receive front-line, hands-on, meaningful assignments designed to stretch their capabilities and accelerate their professional development. In addition to the hands-on experience, the program includes high-caliber training, mentorship, and guidance from our diverse team of Carrier executives and program alumni to build a strong and lasting global network of colleagues.
ELP rotation locations can include Syracuse, NY; Atlanta, GA; Kennesaw, GA; Charlotte, NC; Indianapolis, IN; and/ or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will work with global and cross disciplinary teams to apply model-based design, verification tools and methods to create the next generation of HVAC/R packaged equipment for building applications. This candidate will have the ability to complete modeling and confirmation testing as required by small and medium rooftop product programs. Ideally, s/he will have familiarity with the design and development of packaged HVAC systems.
The program offers the opportunity to build technical and leadership skills within a professional, cross-functional environment. In addition, program participants will have exposure to:
Technology and product development
Technical fundamentals of HVAC, including modeling and hands-on lab testing
Project management
Change management
Customer engagement
Executive presence and communications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.0 GPA
Must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations.
To be eligible for the program, you must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start the Leadership Program in June 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship experience preferred.
Proactive and results-driven; thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work with design teams to understand and translate design and process engineering requirements into product line design components, subsystems, and products.
Demonstrated technical understanding and skills in general engineering, mechanical, systems, electrical, Model-based development (MBD), software, or chemical
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 hereWork 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 [email protected]. 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: 17 September 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.