Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-Op

Location: CAI19: UTEC-Huntington, 111 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 USA

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

The Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-op will have hands-on exposure to engineering processes, electronic components, failure analysis finding through lab validation testing, basic electronic testing and rework activities under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel.

This position will support Failure Analysis tech with daily operations, primarily focusing on warranty return documentation including engineering opportunities through troubleshooting and reporting.

Work directly with engineering to drive changes to production products based on findings.

The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to

Enter and maintain warranty return information, failure analysis results, and related data within company tracking systems.

Review and organize returned product information to ensure accurate and complete documentation.

Learn hands-on engineering by working directly with engineering teams and running laboratory validation testing for various products.

Assist Failure Analysis tech with tracking, organizing, and processing returned products.

Support the preparation of basic reports, spreadsheets, and engineering documentation.

Assist with basic electronic testing and troubleshooting using multimeters and other standard laboratory equipment.

Use industry standard programming equipment to reprogram microcontrollers as needed.

Perform basic soldering, component removal, and electronic rework activities as trained and directed.

Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures and laboratory safety practices.

Maintain an organized and clean engineering laboratory workspace.

Assist engineering personnel with additional technical and administrative tasks as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any Engineering field.

Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry applications.

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and maintain information.

Basic understanding of electronic components and electrical principles preferred but not required.

Willingness to learn the use of multimeters, soldering equipment, and basic electronic test instruments.

Ability to follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions.

Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with engineering personnel.

Prior engineering or electronics internship experience preferred.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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. 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

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.

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 the 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: 29 October 2026

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