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Carrier global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancementsin climate solutions such astemperature control air quality and transportation we improve lives empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food life-saving 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 follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About this position
We are looking for a Mechanical Testing Technician to join our Advanced Materials Engineering Team located in East Syracuse.
This position focuses on characterizing materialsmainly through mechanical testingto support product qualification and design validation. Working as part of a highly skilled team of materials mechanical and chemical engineering experts the role involves applying existing materials to new applications while evaluating emerging materials and technologies. As a member of Carriers global materials team the position also collaborates closely with engineering groups worldwide to provide technical support and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
Role Responsibilities:
With appropriate training use mechanically driven and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical tests on materials including tensile bending compression and fatigue tests.
With appropriate training safely operate tools and equipment within the AME lab spaces including but not limited to: powered hand tools (saws drills); power tools (bandsaw lathe cutoff saws drill press grinders); air-powered tools hand tools and similar tools.
With appropriate training use analysis equipment such as digital multimeters handheld measurement tools optical microscopes and hardness testers.
Receive direction for work processes priority of assignments and expected completion dates from AME colleagues. Provide timely feedback on progress; raise issues regarding resource constraints; and demonstrate capability to track and manage parallel work flows.
Work with engineers and peers to ensure a collaborative productive and safe working environment.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
3 years hands-on experience in a mechanical assembly physical testing lab and/or R&D environment with mechanical/materials testing activities (such as QA/QC in the manufacturing industry).
1 year experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) platforms.
Preferred Qualifications (assets):
2-year associate of science or engineering in engineering technology mechanical or materials engineering (nice to have).
Hands-on experience setting up and conducting mechanical tests of materials such as uniaxial tension tests. Ability to assemble test fixturing.
Experience applying wiring and recording/reading strain gages and thermocouples applied to test samples.
Soldering and brazing experience including wire bonding and leak-proof brazed copper connections.
Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits including:
Health Care benefits: Medical Dental Vision; wellness incentives
Retirement benefits
Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days up to15 days; paid sick days up to 5 days; paid personal leave up to 5 days; paid holidays up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave;parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave;purchasedvacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering please click here: Work With Us Carrier Corporate The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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: January 14th 2026
Pay Range:
$53000.00-$92750.00Carrier 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.
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Required Experience:
IC
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