Manufacturing Engineering Lead Technician

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 Manufacturing Engineering Lead Technician supports the maintenance, optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment at a Carrier manufacturing facility. This hands-on role partners with the engineering team to support tooling, improve lines and troubleshoot processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the maintenance, adjustment and fine-tuning of equipment, fixtures and tooling while prioritizing safety.

• Provides technical support to operations to hold process standards and cycle times.

• Performs tests, measurements, capability studies and process documentation.

• Supports process-improvement and problem-solving projects on the floor.

• Maintains process sheets, work instructions and visual aids.

• Supports the optimization of production lines.

• Responsible for data collection, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Leads equipment commissioning, startup, and process validation activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical/associate degree.

• 7+ years of experience as a manufacturing or process technician. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or trade school experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electromechanical or a related field. 

• Hands-on skills installing, setting up and fine-tuning equipment, fixtures and tooling. 

• Ability to read blueprints, process sheets and work instructions. 

• Working knowledge of measurement/inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges). 

• Basic knowledge of Lean tools (5S, standard work) and floor problem-solving. 

• Experience supporting production line optimization and continuous improvement. 

• Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, standard work). 

• Blueprint and process-sheet reading skills.

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.

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 [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: 14 August 2026

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Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.