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About this role

We are seeking a Staff Lab Technician to join our Compression Engineering team at our R&D center located in Syracuse, New York.

Responsibilities include setup, maintenance, and operation of compressor performance and reliability test stands in a laboratory setting.

Ability to perform hands on work with mechanical and electrical systems including knowledge of best practices for piping systems as well as power and control system wiring per NEC (National Electric Code) and UL (Underwriters Laboratory) codes. Use of test and measurement equipment and lab data acquisition systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of compressors from test stands.

• Fabricate and connect associated piping, wiring, and test instrumentation.

• Perform system leak testing and transfer of refrigerants between test stands and storage containers.

• Perform compressor tests over operating conditions requested by engineering team.

• Collect and manage test data using manual and automated data acquisition systems.

• Modify test setups as instructed by engineering team.

• Perform repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance of compressor test stands.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in Air Conditioning Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• Universal EPA Section 608 certification or ability to pass training and certification test is required.

• Willing to obtain the required medical certification to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) including forklifts and work savers.

Preferred Qualifications (assets)

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Experience in air conditioning and refrigeration is a great asset.

• Working knowledge of commercial-industrial wiring, hydronic systems, AC Motors and Controls.

• 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.

• Experience with National Instruments-LabVIEW data acquisition systems is a plus.

• Ability to braze large piping using oxy-acetylene torches and use overhead cranes and rigging equipment for test setups.

• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft office programs.

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

• Self-motivated and capable of working with an experienced technical team.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.

Additional information:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.

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: 18 June 2026

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