Lab Operations Intern - Summer

About the role

The Carrier Applied Chiller Lab Operations & Testing Summer Intern will support laboratory testing, operational excellence initiatives, and engineering activities within the Applied Commercial HVAC testing laboratories.

This role provides hands-on experience working alongside laboratory technicians, test engineers, product engineers, and operations leaders to execute customer witness tests, product development testing, qualification testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The intern will gain exposure to large commercial chillers, HVAC systems, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and laboratory operations while contributing to projects that improve safety, productivity, test quality, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of engineering and qualification testing for water-cooled and air-cooled chiller products.
• Assist laboratory personnel with test setup, instrumentation installation, equipment preparation, and data collection activities.
• Assist in monitoring test progress, documenting results, and validating test data for completeness and accuracy.
• Support development and maintenance of laboratory standard work, operating procedures, and testing documentation.
• Coordinate with Product Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Laboratory teams to support testing priorities.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to test anomalies, equipment issues, and process improvements.
• Help document lessons learned and best practices from testing activities to strengthen organizational knowledge.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and maintain information.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and electrical principles preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn the use of multimeters, soldering equipment, and basic electronic test instruments.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with engineering personnel.
• Prior engineering internship experience preferred.

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.