Energy Systems Lead

Country:

Switzerland

Location:

Kriens, Switzerland

Role: Energy Systems Lead (m/f/d)

Location: Kriens

Contract: Permanent Contract, Full Time

Why Carrier?

Carrier is the world leader in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration and cold chain technology. We invented modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators has a long history of developing new technologies.

We offer an ever-evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed at creating healthier homes, buildings and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as a driver of growth and innovation and remain a leader because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the customer first.

For our subsidiary Carrier Innovation Technologies, we are looking for a Energy Systems Lead (m/f/d) in the Kriens/Luzern region on a permanent basis and as soon as possible.

Role Responsibilities:

identifying and covering technology gaps for HVAC systems as a central element to integrated energy systems that include energy storage devices, close interaction with utilities and grid operators, EVs, and different assets within homes, commercial and light commercial buildings, industrial buildings, data centers, city/neighborhood/district energy networks.

The selected professional will work in close coordination with the global team with the objective to identify opportunities and technical gaps, provide the technology strategy and manage the tactical aspects of the portfolio.

In later stages the candidate will manage a team of researchers to either adapt existing Carrier technology to cover the identified needs and/or develop new technologies.

The focus of the work will be for the European market.

The selected candidate will work in close coordination with the global Breakthrough Technologies (BT) team, as part of Carrier Strategy and Innovation, and local business units.

Substantial availability travel required (up to 50%), mostly within Europe; but annual travel overseas is foreseen

Required Qualifications

Masters in Science and Engineering fields (e.g. electrical, computer science, mechanical). 5+years of experience in technology strategy and technology development and /maturation in fields related to energy systems. Demonstrated experience leading projects.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Science and Engineering fields (e.g. systems, computer science, mechanical). Working knowledge of HVAC systems, specifically heat-pumps systems for residential, commercial, district applications. Experience in modeling and simulation energy systems to include HVAC (residential, commercial district applications) and energy storage components, at working and leading levels. Experience in systems integration, in particular integrating batteries and thermal storage in largest systems. Knowledge of European utilities networks and virtual power plants (VPP) models. Technical Knowledge of district energy systems, operations and sustainable opportunities. Experience with design, technology development processes towards new product development, to include system engineering elements such as requirements and specs management, traceability of requirements, functional decompositions, risk management, IP strategy, and some knowledge of cost and business models. Experience working in multi-disciplinary, intercultural environment. Coordination with digital teams to insert technology as part of a digital infrastructure Enjoys and promotes teamwork. Experienced communicator and motivator.

Your journey with us:

We always strive to provide a fair and valuable hiring process for everyone. If you are selected, you will go through the following stages:

First conversation with our sourcing/recruiting team Interview with the manager

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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