Engineer, Systems Engineering
Role Overview
Carrier is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Engineer to support HVAC product development, system optimization, and localization initiatives across the Middle East. Based in Jeddah, this role will focus on adapting globally designed HVAC systems to regional manufacturing capabilities, market requirements, environmental conditions, and applicable regulatory standards.
The successful candidate will contribute to system engineering analysis, thermal simulations, prototyping, product validation, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives. Working closely with regional and global engineering teams, the role will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective, compliant, and reliable HVAC solutions while maintaining alignment with Carrier’s global engineering standards and best practices.
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About the Role
Carrier is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Engineer to support HVAC product development, system optimization, and localization initiatives across the Middle East. Based in Jeddah, this role will focus on adapting globally designed HVAC systems to regional manufacturing capabilities, market requirements, environmental conditions, and applicable regulatory standards.
The successful candidate will contribute to system engineering analysis, thermal simulations, prototyping, product validation, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives. Working closely with regional and global engineering teams, the role will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective, compliant, and reliable HVAC solutions while maintaining alignment with Carrier’s global engineering standards and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform HVAC system design simulations, heat transfer calculations, and engineering analyses to assess system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the development, localization, and enhancement of residential and light commercial HVAC products through prototyping, testing, and technical evaluation.
- Contribute to the localization and implementation of globally developed HVAC systems within Middle East manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with regional requirements and operational conditions.
- Support Middle East HVAC engineering programs, technical workshops, and cost leadership initiatives.
- Participate in value engineering and cost optimization projects to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Conduct product benchmarking using catalogue references, physical product comparisons, and teardown activities to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and qualification activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Evaluate engineering alternatives based on technical performance, cost, risk, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Carrier’s global engineering processes.
- Analyze engineering data, prepare technical reports, and present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Identify potential technical risks, project delays, and cost overruns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
- Respond to customer and market requirements by supporting continuous product improvement and the implementation of engineering best practices.
- Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in the HVAC industry, preferably in Research & Development (R&D), New Product Development (NPD), product engineering, or system engineering.
- Practical experience in HVAC product development, system performance evaluation, testing, or manufacturing support.
- Experience with engineering analysis, thermal calculations, simulation, or product optimization activities.
- Essential Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, including product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with mechanical design and engineering simulation tools such as Creo, CFD software, and AutoCAD.
- Understanding of HVAC system performance, heat transfer principles, and product design fundamentals.
- Ability to analyze technical data, evaluate engineering alternatives, and develop practical solutions to complex problems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical reporting skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple projects and collaborate with regional and global engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
- Exposure to Middle East and Africa HVAC markets, including regional product requirements and operating conditions.
- Familiarity with applicable HVAC industry standards and certification requirements, including AHRI, Eurovent, SASO, and MoIAT.
- Experience leading or contributing to large-scale value engineering, cost reduction, or cost leadership projects.
- Experience in product benchmarking, competitive product analysis, physical benchmarking, and teardown activities.
- Understanding of the complete New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept development through design, prototyping, testing, validation, and production.
- Ability to adapt quickly to established engineering processes, complex technical environments, and changing business priorities.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and respond effectively to technical and product performance issues.
- What Success Looks Like
- Effective localization of HVAC systems to meet regional market, manufacturing, and compliance requirements.
- Improved product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
- Successful contribution to engineering development programs and value engineering initiatives.
- Timely delivery of engineering analyses, technical recommendations, and validation activities.
- Consistent application of Carrier’s engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
- Our Commitment to You
- At Carrier, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation to serve our customers better.
- We are guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Excellence, and we are excited for you to join us and make a difference.
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- Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with engineering analysis, thermal calculations, simulation, or product optimization activities.
- Experience with mechanical design and engineering simulation tools such as Creo, CFD software, and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with applicable HVAC industry standards and certification requirements, including AHRI, Eurovent, SASO, and MoIAT.
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