Director Systems Engineering- Data Centers
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 She/he will analyze incoming Data Center trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs, translate them into a products & solutions strategy that offers competitive differentiation, and derive the system architecture as well as system and sub-system technical requirements. Working with the rest of the engineering organization, product managers, this leader will drive product solutions that enable a strategic, customer-centric product portfolio that is optimized across regions. This leader will work closely with customers and industry partners to support the growth in this fast-paced segment where changes are expected. Establishes the key priorities in workflow processes and oversees the execution of resource allocations to ensure optimization of strategy and implementation. At the beginning this position will not have direct reports but may lead teams to a matrix organization. Role Responsibilities: Collect and analyze emerging trends in Data Center build and operation. Assess customer needs (hyperscalers, colos, others) and understand the technical solutions from competition. Understand elements of product / system differentiation combining HVAC equipment and controls. Analyze trade-offs. Translate needs into a strategy for products and solutions offering. Define the solution architecture and derive system level requirements. Breakdown system technical requirements into sub-system technical requirements. Drive enterprise level design synergies through the development of global platforms and solutions. Collaborate effectively with customers, product management, and various global stakeholders to align technical requirements and create a scalable, cost-efficient solution. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and successful implementation of Data Center projects. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline 10+ years of systems engineering experience 8+ years of industry experience working with Data Center customers on cooling system solutions Preferred Qualifications: Masters in an Engineering or Industrial field such as Systems Engineering. Familiarity with industrial business models for HVAC, preferably in a Data Center business environment. Proven track record of building trusted relationships cross-functionally and managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solutions/initiatives and ability to make decisions with conviction. Ability to solve complex problems using and finding alternate paths to achieve objectives in a highly constrained and fast-paced environment. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $174,500.00 - $348,500.00 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. Other Compensation This position is entitled to both short and long-term 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 [email protected]. 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: 2 June 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.