Engineer, Systems Engineering

Location:

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About the Role Carrier is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Engineer to support HVAC product development, system optimization, and localization initiatives across the Middle East. Based in Jeddah, this role will focus on adapting globally designed HVAC systems to regional manufacturing capabilities, market requirements, environmental conditions, and applicable regulatory standards. The successful candidate will contribute to system engineering analysis, thermal simulations, prototyping, product validation, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives.

Working closely with regional and global engineering teams, the role will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective, compliant, and reliable HVAC solutions while maintaining alignment with Carrier’s global engineering standards and best practices.

• Perform HVAC system design simulations, heat transfer calculations, and engineering analyses to assess system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development, localization, and enhancement of residential and light commercial HVAC products through prototyping, testing, and technical evaluation.
• Contribute to the localization and implementation of globally developed HVAC systems within Middle East manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with regional requirements and operational conditions.
• Support Middle East HVAC engineering programs, technical workshops, and cost leadership initiatives.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization projects to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct product benchmarking using catalogue references, physical product comparisons, and teardown activities to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and qualification activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives based on technical performance, cost, risk, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Carrier’s global engineering processes.
• Analyze engineering data, prepare technical reports, and present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify potential technical risks, project delays, and cost overruns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
• Respond to customer and market requirements by supporting continuous product improvement and the implementation of engineering best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in the HVAC industry, preferably in Research & Development (R&D), New Product Development (NPD), product engineering, or system engineering.
• Practical experience in HVAC product development, system performance evaluation, testing, or manufacturing support.
• Experience with engineering analysis, thermal calculations, simulation, or product optimization activities.

• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with mechanical design and engineering simulation tools such as Creo, CFD software, and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of HVAC system performance, heat transfer principles, and product design fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze technical data, evaluate engineering alternatives, and develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work…