Systems Engineering Intern - Summer
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at Carrier. CAI23: Carrier-Indianapolis, 7310 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46231 USA · full-time · $43,500–$87,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Design or refine a complex furnace component as part of a larger development project or improvement effort
- Create and record procedures for testing new designs, then improve the fixtures and methods used to validate performance
- Lead or assist work that improves combustion safety and airflow
- Work on engineering tasks independently, with direction from senior engineers
What you bring
- You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering and have an overall GPA of at least three point zero
- You can work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Who this fits
This summer internship suits a college student interested in product design, testing, combustion safety or airflow work. Familiarity with combustion or HVAC principles is preferred. You will work independently with senior-engineer guidance.
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
We are seeking a motivated, results-oriented college student to join our team for the summer of 2027 within Carrier's Residential Gas Furnace Development Team. The Carrier internship experience offers interns an environment that provides practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience, and the opportunity to apply knowledge and demonstrate strengths in efforts to assist Carrier in achieving its business strategy.
Associates will apply scientific principles to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, tools, and methodologies to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and best-practices to product operation and reliability. Ensures novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.
- Contribute to product design improvements, focusing on complex components within new product development projects.
- Lead and/or support initiatives related to combustion safety and airflow optimization.
- Enhance test fixtures and methods used for performance validation.
- Develop and document test procedures for evaluating new designs.
- Work independently with guidance from senior engineers
The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Product design centering on a complex component, part of a larger project, or continuous improvement opportunity.
- Develop and document test procedures to evaluate new designs.
- Lead and/or support projects within combustion or air flow optimization
- Work independently with guidance from senior engineers.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or any engineering field.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of combustion or HVAC products and principles
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven and proactive
- Ability to communicate effectively to peers and supervisors.
- Team player and willing to collaborate with others on projects.
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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