1st Shift Supervisor – Engineering Laboratory

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning weve led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today we continue to lead because we have a world-class diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information visit or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable 1st Shift Supervisor to oversee daily operations in our engineering laboratories. This role is responsible for leading test teams troubleshooting chillers and collaborating with process partners to ensure high productivity and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations

• Supervise technicians by providing technical leadership and coordinating test and validation activities to ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead and organize test teams to conduct water-cooled and air-cooled chiller testing.
• Set up and operate instrumentation including Yokogawa systems RTDs and other relevant tools for chiller testing.
• Maintain a strong understanding of calibration processes and AHRI standards.
• Promote and enforce lab safety EHS compliance and equipment uptime.
• Coordinate with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure instrumentation is fully operational report breakdowns and support preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Participate in weekly stakeholder reviews to align on test schedules and deliverables present test reports during customer witness events.
• Document and report issues delays and corrective actions.

KPIs Reporting and Analytics

• Track and report test status issue resolution shift turnover effectiveness and test pad efficiency.

Team Development

• Build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring training and retention strategies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with peers to manage workload during peak periods.

Communication and Transparency

• Drive operational visibility and demonstrate the labs value proposition through clear communication and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 5 years of experience in HVAC lab operations.
• 2 years of experience working with precise measurement systems (electrical temperature pressure flow).
• 2 years of experience with electrical troubleshooting and power panel operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Engineering Technology.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings P&IDs and equipment manuals.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and production lines (building wiring brazing testing chillers).
• Proficiency with hand tools power tools and test instruments.
• Experience with performance or factory acceptance testing for commercial equipment.
• Knowledge of hydronic pumping systems cooling towers boilers and medium-voltage industrial power supplies.
• Familiarity with LabPro (LabView) applications.

Work Environment

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

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits including:

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date.Job Posting Date:01/16/2026.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.

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