Mechanical Engineer Jobs in New York
Mechanical engineer jobs in New York are consistently in demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, energy infrastructure, manufacturing, and transportation systems at every level from entry-level to principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is centered in New York City, Long Island, and the Albany-Schenectady-Troy corridor, where established employers like Northrop Grumman, Con Edison, and Siemens Energy maintain long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in New York include HVAC and building systems, structural and structural-mechanical analysis, and propulsion or power systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
The Innovation COE is looking for talented and motivated engineers who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation center of excellence, to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. Innovation COE Americas is in Syracuse, which is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
This individual will be part of the Innovation COE, Americas, focusing on developing novel climate and energy systems in support of Carrier’s plan to develop the next generation of intelligent climate and energy solutions. Their focus will be on maturing early-stage technologies that enable electrification and energy management.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the development, design, and validation of technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC&R systems. These technologies may include energy storage systems or energy conversions systems, in addition to HVAC&R systems
- Develops test plans and conducts tests for systems, sub-systems, and components in adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
- Identify solutions to improve system and component-level performance
- Validate multiscale model-based predictions through experimentation and analysis
- Identify risks and develop mitigation plans by working with multidisciplinary teams, SMEs, and stakeholders to drive and implement appropriate risk reduction methodologies
- Communicate with other engineering personnel to coordinate interrelated designs and ensure project completion
- Learn and demonstrate analytical thinking and a collaborative attitude while working in a group of professionals with diverse technical experiences and backgrounds
- Take ownership of assigned tasks/milestones, and continue to grow and expand in roles and responsibilities within the energy group
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 1 year of experience as a Mechanical or Systems Engineer with components/system design and testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
- 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
- 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
- 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
- Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
- Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
- Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
- Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
- Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
- Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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.
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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 19 June 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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.
The Innovation COE is looking for talented and motivated engineers who will be a part of Carrier’s Innovation center of excellence, to enable the development of innovative and novel intelligent Climate and Energy technologies in HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration) applications. Innovation COE Americas is in Syracuse, which is the North American center for Carrier’s product design and development, as well as groundbreaking innovative research. We ideate, design, verify and validate new products and technologies across Carrier’s global portfolio, supporting Carrier’s goal to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
This individual will be part of the Innovation COE, Americas, focusing on developing novel climate and energy systems in support of Carrier’s plan to develop the next generation of intelligent climate and energy solutions. Their focus will be on maturing early-stage technologies that enable electrification and energy management.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the development, design, and validation of technology alternatives to the current status quo in HVAC&R systems. These technologies may include energy storage systems or energy conversions systems, in addition to HVAC&R systems
- Develops test plans and conducts tests for systems, sub-systems, and components in adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements
- Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives
- Identify solutions to improve system and component-level performance
- Validate multiscale model-based predictions through experimentation and analysis
- Identify risks and develop mitigation plans by working with multidisciplinary teams, SMEs, and stakeholders to drive and implement appropriate risk reduction methodologies
- Communicate with other engineering personnel to coordinate interrelated designs and ensure project completion
- Learn and demonstrate analytical thinking and a collaborative attitude while working in a group of professionals with diverse technical experiences and backgrounds
- Take ownership of assigned tasks/milestones, and continue to grow and expand in roles and responsibilities within the energy group
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 1 year of experience as a Mechanical or Systems Engineer with components/system design and testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Team-oriented personality with the capability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Knowledge of HVAC&R and/or Energy Systems and/or electrical (batteries) or thermal storage systems
- 2+ years of experience in heat transfer, thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, or related engineering domains
- 2+ years of experience with physics-based modeling and simulation tools (e.g., CFD, FEA, or system-level modeling)
- 2+ years of experience designing, executing, and analyzing system- and component-level testing for technology validation
- Familiarity with design of experiments, test rig design, measurement system identification and implementation, instrumentation requirements development, measurement uncertainty analysis, test rig commissioning, conducting multiparameter input testing, troubleshooting systems, test data reduction, and validation
- Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and design of experiments
- Experience working in teams interpreting and converting design and process engineering requirements into components, sub-systems, and products
- Familiarity with the technology development process and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs)
- Initiative-taker with the ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
- Organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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.
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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 19 June 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Mechanical Engineer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates55
- CHA Consulting13
- WSP12
- Salas O'Brien9
- Plug Power8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services138
- Construction & Real Estate68
- Manufacturing38
- Technology & Software34
- Electronics & Hardware29
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline required
- Engineer-in-Training registration with the New York State Education Department preferred for licensure track
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA
- Experience with HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, or industrial machinery
- Knowledge of ASME codes, industry standards, and applicable New York building codes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project teams
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical engineer in New York?
Becoming a mechanical engineer in New York typically starts with a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, which meets the educational requirement to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After passing, you register as an Engineer-in-Training with the New York State Education Department and accumulate qualifying experience before pursuing the Professional Engineer license. Many employers in New York hire engineers without a PE license, but licensure opens doors to senior design-of-record and consulting roles.
How much do mechanical engineers make in New York?
Mechanical engineers in New York earn a median of about $102,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,990 for the lowest 10% to over $160,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical engineers in New York?
Employers hiring mechanical engineers in New York right now include LaBella Associates, CHA Consulting, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of aerospace primes on Long Island, large utilities in the metro area, and transit agencies statewide means demand holds across multiple sectors even when any single industry slows.
Which New York cities have the most mechanical engineer jobs?
The cities with the most mechanical engineer openings in New York are New York, Rochester, and Buffalo. New York City anchors demand through its large utilities, construction and infrastructure projects, and corporate engineering offices, while Long Island draws heavily from the aerospace and defense cluster around Bethpage and Hauppauge, and the Capital Region reflects state government, power generation, and semiconductor manufacturing employers based there.
Are there remote mechanical engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical engineering is largely hands-on, requiring lab work, site visits, equipment testing, and coordination with fabrication teams. About 13% of mechanical engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be in analysis-heavy specialties such as simulation, thermal modeling, or project engineering roles with limited field requirements.
How can I get hired as a mechanical engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship converted to a full-time offer, which large New York employers like Northrop Grumman and Con Edison actively run for new graduates. Roles titled junior engineer, engineering associate, or facilities engineer are common first positions and often require only a bachelor's degree. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and building a project portfolio or CAD proficiency gives candidates a clear edge over peers without those signals.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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