Senior Mechanical Engineer

Carrier

Collierville, TN 38017

79,000 to 158,000 a year

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.

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 to 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,

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

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com.