Compression Lab Engineer

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About this role

We are seeking a Compression Lab Engineer to join our Compression Engineering team at our R&D center located in Syracuse, New York. Responsibilities include maintenance, calibration, trouble shooting and repair, and design upgrades of compressor performance and reliability test stands. Ability to perform hands on work with mechanical and electrical systems including knowledge of best practices for piping systems to minimize restrictions and pressure drop as well as power and control system wiring per NEC (National Electric Code) and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of calorimeter and reliability test stands.

• Maintain lab data acquisition computers installed on compressor test stands.

• Maintain and revise LabVIEW data acquisition software and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) code for all test stands.

• Management and storage of test data generated from compressor testing.

• Collaborate with compression engineering team to design and implement modifications and upgrades to existing test stands.

• Guide compression lab technicians in operation and calibration of test stands.

• Maintain and develop lab process standard work documentation.
• Duties include Lab Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) lead.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology with 2+ years of HVAC/R systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering

• Experience with HVAC/R systems including having or ability to get a universal certification EPA 608

• Working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid and thermodynamics. Working knowledge of electrical power, control and instrumentation systems.

• Experience with programming of National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems and knowledge of Allen-Bradley Programable Logic Controllers.

• Experience with single phase and three phase electrical power systems, VFDs, PLCs, PID Controls, transducers, flow meters, lab instrumentation and electrical test equipment including Yokogawa Power Analyzers.

• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft office programs and ability to create schematics and diagrams using Visio or similar software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required.

• A portion of time will be spent working with and supporting the Engineering and Laboratory staff.
• In addition to the responsibilities and requirements listed above, the person should be self-motivated and capable of working independently. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential to succeed in this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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 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.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 13 November 2026

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