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Systems Engineering Intern - Summer

Carrier

Charlotte, NCInternship$44–88K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$44–88K/yr
Location
Charlotte, NC
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Systems Engineering Intern will support a discrete improvement project for data center start-up and commissioning, from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and an MVP. The role includes hands-on engineering work, cross-functional coordination, validation documentation, and project updates. The candidate must be pursuing an engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team CollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSystems EngineeringThermal SystemsControlsLaboratory SafetyOscilloscopesMultimetersLogic AnalyzersPower SuppliesCAD SoftwareCC++PythonCommunication InterfacesControl SystemsHVAC SystemsBuilding AutomationConnected ProductsEmbedded Electronics

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in EngineeringGPA 3.0+US Work Eligibility Without Sponsorship

Full job description

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

The intern will assist with and take ownership of a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning, carrying the initiative from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and a minimum viable product (MVP). The role will include hands-on engineering work, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, documentation of validation activities and results, and regular status updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.

The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to

  • Take ownership of one improvement area in support of data center start-up and commissioning

  • Collaborate within cross-functional team to gain buy-in on improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and create validation plans.

  • Conduct focused research to identify trends in the industry and current competitive landscape.

  • Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and product validation activities.

  • Conduct proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results.

  • Assist in creating engineering documentation including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports.

  • Support sustaining engineering activities for released products, including investigation of quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.

  • Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for product and process improvements.

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier teams to implement product improvements.

  • Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions.

  • Learn and apply engineering best practices related to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and product development processes.

  • Present project findings, results, and recommendations to engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in 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

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Coursework in systems engineering, thermal systems, or controls.

  • Familiarity with laboratory environments (safety precautions) and equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.

  • Experience with CAD software.

  • Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.

  • Knowledge of 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 [email protected] . 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: 26 October 2026

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,944 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$44–88K/yr
  • North Carolina median$127–178K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$133–208K/yr2,152 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $66K, is 58% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($157K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineering salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Systems Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 2,944 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (2,308 postings).
Education
975 of the 2,944 open Systems Engineering jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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