Design Engineering Intern - Summer
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at Carrier. CAI19: UTEC-Huntington, 111 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 USA · full-time · $43,500–$87,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Track engineering projects and help prepare shipments of customer samples and components
- Build control box samples in the lab and provide hands-on technical support
- Support project engineers with customer work, specifications and engineering drawings
- Take on other tasks for the Control Box team as project needs allow
What you bring
- You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or another listed field
- You have an overall GPA of at least three point zero
- You can work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Who this fits
This internship is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and suits a current engineering student interested in control panel design work. Preferred strengths include teamwork, analytical problem-solving and communication; relevant coursework or familiarity with lab equipment, design tools or programming can also help.
From the employer
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 designs, develops, and manufactures control and control panel solutions for the HVAC, refrigeration, and other OEM related markets globally. Carrier is seeking an Intern Engineer to be based in Fort Wayne, IN. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Control Box engineering design team that develops electrical control panels and enclosures from concept through production, including analysis of component selections and layouts to ensure a robust and cost competitive panel design.
The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Project tracking assistance
- Preparing shipments (customer samples, components, etc.)
- Technical assistance in the lab including hands on building of control box samples
- Assisting Control Box project engineers with customer projects
- Other engineering tasks for the Control Box team include specification and drawing generation
- Helping others with miscellaneous tasks as time permits
Basic Qualifications
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or Engineering technology or Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Coursework in circuit analysis, electronics, embedded systems, controls, or power systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB design tools, or CAD software.
- Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors, communication interfaces, or control systems.
- Interest in HVAC systems, building automation, connected products, or embedded electronics.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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
This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.
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 the 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: 20 October 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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