Senior Mechanical Engineer

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
Carrier in Collierville, TN is seeking a results-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead high-impact operational continuous improvement, electromechanical system integration, and facility optimization initiatives. In this dynamic role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates cross-functionally across manufacturing operations to design, implement, and validate robust lean manufacturing processes that maximize throughput, safety, and equipment performance. This position offers a compelling platform for an innovative technical expert to drive meaningful root-cause problem solving, shape baseline engineering standards, and directly influence overall plant efficiency and output.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, communicate, implement, and validate process enhancements efforts based on customer requirements.
Participate in the continuous improvement activities
Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and safety to achieve operational goals
Contribute to research, development, design, testing, and building electromechanical systems and controls
Analyze and determine best equipment setup, layout, and process flow for maximizing processes of parts
Implement process improvement/development utilizing lean principles.
Provide technical support involving the installation of new equipment, modification of existing equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment
Incorporate considerations for safety, environmental, and health in all design work
Perform problem-solving, troubleshooting, and expert root cause analysis on all breakdowns to minimize downtime
Propose and implement changes to existing processes to streamline and improve overall performance
Develop and coordinate engineering documents, including revision control, work instructions, maintenance instructions, including safety, environmental, and health
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5+ years’ experience in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical manufacturing equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience with CAD/design software applications and high-speed, high-frequency welding
Mechanical inclination with a proven ability to visualize and implement innovative technical solutions
Understanding and practical application of Lean principles and Quality System fundamentals
English communication skills to translate complex technical concepts across cross-functional teams and to executive leadership
Interpersonal and leadership capabilities to influence decisions upstream and downstream across the organization
Proven track record of effective collaboration with geographically dispersed, culturally diverse teams
Self-directed self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced design environment
Flexibility to adapt workload and working hours as required by project demands
Additional information
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
No visa sponsoring available
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 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 leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care 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.
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 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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 28 September 2026
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Use of AI
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