Master Test Lab Technician

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Carrier-Syracuse, 6304 Carrier Parkway, East Syracuse, NY, 13057 USA

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Job Category Engineering

Posted Start Date September 14, 2026

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  (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable Master Technician in our engineering laboratories. This role is responsible for test planning and test execution. Individuals should be able to set up test environments, set up calibration and drive efficient testing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting HVAC equipment, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.

The 1st shift Schedule is: Monday – Friday, Days.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Operates, inspects and maintains HVAC equipment and test setups.
• Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling / EPA certification.
• Able to use / Calibrate laboratory equipment to measure pressure, temperature, flow and electrical measurements.
• Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on manufactured equipment.
• Operate/ trouble shoot / calibration, Power Management / VFDs, valves configuration.
• Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.

Lab safety, maintenance and uptime

• Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
• Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.

Work Environment

• Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed to support critical maintenance schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• EPA Certification, or the ability to obtain EPA Certification.
• 2+ years of experience Brazing and Soldering.
• 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS or AAS in related technical field.
• Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to lead / run the chillers.
• Understanding of close loop control systems, Loop stability.
• Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience with medium voltage operations, including arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures.

Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $ annually.…